Student Affairs offers many opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community. Most opportunities are near or on campus and vary in time commitment. In addition to the opportunities listed below, you may visit getinvolved.rutgers.edu to find an organization to join or volunteer through. For more information contact Karen Ardizzone, Associate Director Involvement and Community Service at karen.ardizzone@rutgers.edu.
Making an Impact
Over the years, Rutgers students have volunteered and made an impact in various communities. Below are samples of past and ongoing Student Affairs programs in which Rutgers students have given back to their communities.
Rutgers Students Make a Difference during Scarlet Day of Service
NSO Snack Pack Program
Rutgers Alternative Breaks - "Knights go Sky High"
Good Neighbor Welcome
Scarlet Day of Service
Student Food Pantry
Dance Marathon (RUDM)
CLAC Community Art Project Mural Painting
Alternative Breaks
Dance Marathon (RUDM)
CLAC Community Art Project Mural Painting
Alternative Breaks
Volunteering Opportunities
Cultural Centers
Our cultural centers are committed to supporting the needs of Rutgers’ campus communities by creating a welcoming and holistic learning environment for all members of the community, inclusive of all identities and allies. There are many cultural organizations to join at Rutgers, and may be found at getinvolved.rutgers.edu.
Food Pantry
Looking for a way to volunteer with the Rutgers Student Food Pantry? We need Social Media Ambassadors who have a network of Scarlet Knights with whom they can share information about the Rutgers Student Food Pantry and the services we offer to the Rutgers University- New Brunswick community.
Healthy Dining Team
The healthy dining team educates the college population about nutrition and provides them 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 moving belongings. The team is comprised of individual student volunteers 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
Rutgers Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships is the central resource for students and helps to prepare 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)
RUDM is the largest, student-run philanthropic event in New Jersey. RUDM’s mission is to provide emotional and financial support for children who are a part of Embrace Kids Foundation.
Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA)
RUPA is the university-wide student programming council that serves the entire Rutgers community, including concerts and comedy shows with 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.
