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Community Service Weekly

Christine Ziev - Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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Volunteering at WPI

You are receiving this email as a highlight of upcoming service opportunities this week. Note that events and availability change daily and the events included below are updated as of this email. A full list of service events can be found on the Student Activities Portal on MyWPI.

Unless noted, you should contact the volunteer contract for the particular site with questions OR sign up using the link listed in the event description. 
 

Sign up to volunteer

Volunteer events listed below require advanced sign up with the volunteer contact listed in the event description.  Good practice is reaching out at least 72 hours in advance. Please register in advance with the site directly.  Note that some volunteer opportunities require advanced background checks.
 

Getting there

Don't forget that the Community Service van is available for all WPI students for co-curricular volunteer opportunities.  Students can request the van here.  The CS Van is available daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm with detailed availability listed in the form link.  If you have accessibility questions about van transportation, please contact gr-sao@wpi.edu.
 

Want your service event included in this newsletter?

When you create your event on MyWPI, list the Student Activities Office as a co-sponsor.  We tag and list events included on the SAO portal.

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Completing service for Federal Work Study?

Questions about Federal Work Study should be directed to finaid@wpi.edu.  

You can find information about Federal Work Study including forms and directions here: https://www.wpi.edu/offices/talent/student-employment/federal-work-study-program.
While volunteer opportunities should include their Federal Work Study approval status, a full list of pre-approved sites can be found here.

You are receiving this weekly digest as an undergraduate/ graduate student at WPI.

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Research has shown that volunteering offers significant health benefits, including:

1. Improving physical and mental health.
2. Providing a sense of purpose and teaches valuable skills.
3. Nurturing new and existing relationships.

Learn more in the full article: Helping people, changing lives: 3 health benefits of volunteering

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