Forever In My Heart Foundation seeks interns to support their work. See their job posting below. Our mission is to “make an impact in the lives of homeless dogs in animal shelters and improve lives of disabled United States Veterans in community.” All of our dogs come from rescue. We are the only organization that…
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) 101 : an event for Wesleyan students who are involved in community service that works with young people through tutoring or mentoring Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others,…
The Resource Center (RC) seeks to support, empower, and engage students with underrepresented and marginalized identities at Wesleyan University. Please support their community initiatives if you are able: Food Pantry: The Resource Center is collecting food for low income and food insecure students for Spring Break. Donation bins are located in the Resource Center (167…
On Tuesday, November 19th, ENVS 282 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems and Bon Appetit will be doing a Thanksgiving Lunch at Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Middletown. Cooking: 10:00 am at Usdan Lunch: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Amazing Grace Food Pantry, 16 Stack St, Middletown, CT 06457 If you would like to volunteer, please arrive at Usdan at…
Civic engagement encompasses a wide range of activities in which individuals work to strengthen their communities, to realize common goods, to enhance the capacities and dispositions necessary for democratic self-rule, and in general to deliberately shape their common life. Wesleyan University prides itself on enrolling and nurturing students with strong social consciousness. Students participate in…
O.H. Platt High School in Meriden is hosting a FAFSA Day CT event on Saturday, November 23rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Media Center. This is a statewide initiative that supports students and families with completing the FAFSA. They are looking for volunteers to attend and support students and families that day.…
Join the Wesleyan University community, along with dozens of community members, organizations, businesses and institutions, in making sure local families have a great Thanksgiving meal. Together, we gather the supplies to fill food baskets for about 1000 local families. Get Involved! Donate stuffing or gravy from now until November 21st. Drop off at the Jewett…
The Wesleyan Individual Tutoring Program pairs Wesleyan tutors to Middletown students to provide free, convenient, and personal tutoring. Students come to campus to be tutored and you can tutor in any subject you feel comfortable with! Please send westutors@gmail.com an email if you are interested or have any questions. Individual Tutoring is an Office of Community Service student group.…
WesBuds is a student group made up of students who attend Middlesex Transition Academy (MTA), a school right on Wesleyan’s campus for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities aged 18-21 who are meeting their transitional goals after high school, and Wesleyan students. WesBuds meets monthly to socialize, play sports and games, and meet new friends.…
Covenant Living retirement community seeks volunteers to interact and socialize with their residents. Mission: Our continuing mission of service to older adults. We’re dedicated to helping each resident pursue wellness of mind, body and spirit in personalized ways that enhance every element of well-being. Physical and intellectual exercise strengthen health, vitality and understanding. Aspiring to emotional…
