Student Volunteering
Explore a variety of opportunities to give back.
Make an Impact
Student Affairs offers many ways to volunteer right here in our community, many near or on campus with varying time commitments. In addition to the opportunities below, you can find student organizations to volunteer through or join at getinvolved.rutgers.edu. For more information, contact Karen Ardizzone, associate director of involvement and community service, at volunteer@echo.rutgers.edu.
Past and Ongoing Student Affairs Programs
Over the years, Rutgers volunteers have made a positive impact in many communities.
Cultural Centers
Rutgers' cultural centers are committed to supporting the needs of campus communities by creating a welcoming and holistic learning environment for all members, inclusive of all identities and allies. Discover all these cultural organizations at getinvolved.rutgers.edu.
Food Pantry
The Rutgers Student Food Pantry needs Social Media Ambassadors who have a network of Scarlet Knights with whom they can share information about the food pantry and the services we offer to the Rutgers–New Brunswick community.
Healthy Dining Team
The healthy dining team educates the college population about nutrition and provides necessary tools to adopt healthy eating habits while dining on campus.
Move-In Team
Move-In Team volunteers welcome students to campus, promote school spirit, and assist with physical moving duties. The team is comprised of students and volunteers from a variety of clubs, fraternities, and sororities.
National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
NRHH is an on-campus honor society dedicated to recognizing those individuals and entities who work to improve the residence halls, campus, and community.
Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships
As a central resource for students, Rutgers Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships prepares students for life off-campus by assisting them with their housing search, including educational workshops focused on legal issues, safety, security, and respect.
Rutgers Commuter Student Association (RCSA)
RCSA is an inclusive volunteer student organization whose primary role is to serve commuter students’ needs and interests while building a community on campus.
Rutgers University Dance Marathon (RUDM)
As the largest student-run philanthropic event in New Jersey, RUDM continues its mission to provide emotional and financial support for children who are a part of Embrace Kids Foundation.
Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA)
RUPA is the universitywide student council that serves the entire Rutgers community, providing concerts and comedy shows featuring internationally known artists, the Annual Homecoming Charity Bed Races, entertaining lectures and performances, art projects, and more.
SCREAM Theater
SCREAM Theater and SCREAM Athletes are peer educational, interactive theater programs that provide information about interpersonal violence including sexual assault, dating violence, same-sex violence, stalking, bullying, and peer harassment.
