ISV alumni are setting up campus clubs across the globe – from North America, to Australia, to the UK. ISV Campus Clubs are a great way for alumni and students interested in volunteering to stay connected and continue volunteering in their own communities. Many students return from their ISV program overseas eager to continue volunteering. ISV encourages student alumni and anyone else interested in starting a volunteer-focused club to pursue this worthwhile endeavor.

ISV’s Campus Club mission statement is to promote volunteerism of any type on campus communities and encourage students to make a difference.

Keep reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

ISV Campus Clubs give students the opportunity to start a global organization that is creatively their own. Clubs are an amazing way to network and meet other students that share a passion for volunteer work. Not only will you form friendships to last you a lifetime, you will undoubtedly learn more about yourself and what you are capable of achieving in the process.

Being an active club member looks great on your resume and will help you build your network of contacts for future employment opportunities. ISV’s clubs have paired with many reputable organizations to make a difference in their community. Some of these organizations include Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, American Red Cross, and the Special Olympics. Not only will you become familiar with many charitable organizations, you will also be gaining valuable skills desirable in every profession.

Clubs are encouraged to be active! Members will have fun while volunteering, and will be inspired to get involved with a variety of opportunities offered that allow students to help others. Starting a club is easy! As your parent affiliate organization, ISV offers support and guidance for your success! Just email campusclubs@isvonline.org for more information. There may already be a club set up on your campus! Email us to find out.

There are 2 main methods for you to start an ISV club on your campus:

1. Contact Christy Nichols at campusclubs@isvonline.org. The step-by step process has already been researched for your university, and can easily be emailed to you as soon as you are ready to start!


2. Contact the student organization association on campus that approves new clubs and let them know you are interested in starting a club on campus. They will review with you the requirements for starting a new club. This may include an application, a list of members, a constitution, and possible orientation dates. ISV will assist you in gathering these required materials by providing the ISV Constitution as well as a Club Manual. ISV can also put you in touch with other ISV participants who will be eager to join you in your efforts to start an ISV Campus Club.

ISV currently has clubs set up on the following campuses. Please contact campusclubs@isvonline.org for student contact details from these clubs:

Ohio University, Athens Queens University San Francisco State University University of Arizona University of Washington University of Alberta University of North Carolina University of Wisconsin, Madison Carleton University Montana State University Memorial University of Newfoundland University of Maryland, College Park Cornell University Dalhousie University Simon Fraser University

University of Wollongong University of Technology, Sydney University of New South Wales UCLA University of South Florida Virginia Polytechnic & State University University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Western Washington University Boston University University of Arkansas Hocking College University of Georgia Minnesota State University, Mankaot University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

   

ISV currently has campus clubs located across the United States, Canada, and Australia offering exciting volunteer activities to their members. Some of these accomplishments include:

• Holding clothing drives for needy families.


• Volunteer owl-banding and deer tracking efforts from Canadian universities.


• Pizza and Baked Goods sales on campus.


• The University of Michigan and Boston University have planned "alternative spring break service trips", where they traveled to places like New Orleans, Louisiana to help in the relief effort for the Hurricane Katrina survivors.


• The University of Boston and Ohio State University have held exciting activities on campus such as a benefit concert and a campus wide lecture/workshop called "Be the Change" through Leaders Today, a youth group based in Canada.


• The University of Alberta has also undertaken an awesome program called “Project Porchlight” to encourage local businesses to use energy efficient light bulbs.


• In 2005 & 2006, scholarship opportunities were offered to students through funds raised by the clubs at the University of Alberta, Canada, and University of Wisconsin, Madison.


• Pie-bakes, an Arboretum Clean-up event, and Blood Donation and Health Center Activities have also been organized by our ISV Campus Clubs.


• Students have also participated in events hosted by bigger organizations, such as a Diabetes Walk.

Many more exciting and fun events are being planned daily. Don’t get left out! Join or start an ISV Campus Club today! Email campusclubs@isvonline.org for more info.