Honors Community Service

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Community Service as an Honors Pillar

Our Honors Program embodies the Community Engagement and Leadership pillar by promoting positive change in our communities, embracing collaboration, and leaving a lasting impact through service. We believe that each person has leadership potential that can be cultivated through personal and professional development.

Why Should ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾s Do Community Service?

Community service helps individuals build stronger connections with those they assist, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the positive impact and benefits these actions bring to communities in need.

Benefits of community service include:

  • Participating in community service learning provides a sense of personal fulfillment.
  • Enhances social responsibility and civic awareness.
  • Provides insight into future opportunities.
  • Encourages active participation and involvement.
  • Connects academic development with real-world experience.
  • Increases understanding of societal challenges.

Community service gives the ability to use my body to help others which is something that I have always enjoyed. The Honors Program provides me an opportunity to give back to the community that is so supportive for this school. With my time here at the university, I have been given the tools to make an impact and that is what counts.

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Ali Sutherland '26
Health Sciences Major, Honors ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾

Our Local Partners

The Honors Program also partners with ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Activities, Involvement, and Leadership (SAIL) to offer an Alternative Spring Break, giving ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ students the opportunity to engage in meaningful volunteer and community service projects.

Upcoming Community Service Events

Food Bank of Western MA – Volunteer Opportunity

Location: Food Bank Warehouse, Chicopee, MA

Volunteer Role: Food Sorting

Help Needed: Food sorting volunteers are in high demand to assist with organizing donated food.

Requirements: Must be 16 years or older to participate.

Available Shifts:

Monday – Friday (Mornings): 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Monday – Thursday (Afternoons): 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Sign Up & More Info:

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Contact Us

Ms. Gretchen Konrad
Honors Program Administrative Assistant
The Honors Center - Parenzo 041