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group of student volunteers for Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County

Student Volunteering

Explore a variety of opportunities to give back.

Past and Ongoing Student Affairs Programs

Over the years, Rutgers volunteers have made a positive impact in many communities.

Scarlet Day of Service

Move-In Team

Good Neighbor Welcome

Rutgers University Dance Marathon

Center for Latino Arts and Culture Community Art Project Mural Painting

Alternative Breaks

Scarlet Day of Service

RU SURE, a student-led dangerous drinking prevention campaign.

Explore Volunteer Opportunities at Student Affairs

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.

group of volunteers share their cultural center during Rutgers Day

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.

Amoli Kulkarni and Kerri Willson

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.

various servings of food at campus dining hall

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.

student volunteer helps during move-in

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.

national residence hall honorary

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.

off-campus living and community partnerships staff with Scarlet Knight mascot

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.

group of students standing outside

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.

students on stage celebrate raising over $500,000 for 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.

team of students from Society of Hispanic Engineers race their decorated bed down Sicard Street for the charity bed races

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.

group of cast members on stage hold signage that says revolt
group of volunteers share their cultural center during Rutgers Day
Amoli Kulkarni and Kerri Willson
various servings of food at campus dining hall
student volunteer helps during move-in
national residence hall honorary
off-campus living and community partnerships staff with Scarlet Knight mascot
group of students standing outside
students on stage celebrate raising over $500,000 for Embrace Kids Foundation
team of students from Society of Hispanic Engineers race their decorated bed down Sicard Street for the charity bed races
group of cast members on stage hold signage that says revolt