SNHU Global Days of Service

Project Leader Responsibilities

The work coordinated by project leaders – from liaising with charitable organizations to communicating with other volunteers – is vital to this program's success. We've created a checklist below so you understand the responsibilities that come with leading an SNHU GDS project, or you can view a recording of our Lead a Project Webinar from Jan. 19, 2022. If you have questions, please contact us directly at alumni@snhu.edu or 603.645.9799.

Please note: The below responsibilities are geared towards smaller, in-person projects happening on a specific date and time. If your project is virtual, happening over more than one day, or is open to 50 or more volunteers, your assigned SNHU GDS site leader liaison will work closely with you to send project communications on your behalf.

Pre-Event: Site Identification

• Identify a specific service site in your area. Examples include shelters for the hungry and homeless, conservation projects, women’s centers, and schools.
• Reach out to the site. Determine with the organization/service site when they have a need for volunteers. Typical Global Days of Service sites require 3-5 hour commitments.
• Collect logistical details:
• Physical address, day & time of service, and on-site contact information
• What are the minimum & maximum numbers of volunteers they will accept?
• What task(s) will volunteers be working on?
• Are children (under 18) accepted as volunteers?
• What are their current Covid policies?
• Is there parking and/or public transportation nearby?
• If the site is outside, is the service weather-contingent?
• Submit site details. When you have collected the relevant details, please fill out the SNHU Global Days of Service Site Leader Form. An SNHU Global Days of Service Committee representative will then follow up with you to finalize any additional details before posting on our website.

Pre-Event Check List

• Introduce yourself to SNHU community members as they register. Check out the Site Leader Resources page for a timeline and draft emails you'll need to send out. We're here to help! Talk to your SNHU liaison or email alumni@snhu.edu with questions.

During Event

• Greet your fellow volunteers. Arrive a few minutes early, meet the on-site staff member from the service site, and greet volunteers as they arrive. Note which SNHU volunteers are present.
• Take pictures! Please take pictures of your group volunteering and encourage volunteers to share what they're doing on social with #ServeWithSNHU.

Post-Event

• Let us know how it went! Share your story with us, including how many volunteers took part in your project. We also encourage you to share with others by posting on social media with #ServeWithSNHU and uploading photos to our shared Google album.

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