A service-based track would combine the best aspects of the GVPT and public policy majors
The School of Public Policy needs a service-based major or concentration.
UMD Campus Pantry prepares to combat food insecurity for Thanksgiving amid pandemic
The pantry has seen an increase in visitors since the beginning of the pandemic.
“The need doesn’t go away”: UMD students turn to volunteer work during pandemic
Some students have volunteered at food banks, while others have found volunteer work relating to the presidential election.
UMD students volunteer as poll workers during early voting at Xfinity Center
The polls are currently open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for early voting.
UMD students and alumni organize supply drive for D.C. protesters
The team is collecting items such as first aid kits, goggles, hand sanitizer and bottled water.
Volunteer firefighters, EMTs in College Park keep working amid COVID-19
Volunteers must wear PPE and undergo a health and wellness check before each shift.
Route 1 Mask Match recruits volunteers to sew, distribute face coverings for those in need
The group has already delivered nearly 60 masks and received over 850 requests.
Peace Corps ranks UMD fourth for volunteer production, jumping ahead six places
This university has ranked since 2011, and jumped six places from last year.
Terp Thon is a good cause, but it should operate differently
Money is good, but action is better — Terp Thon needs a change.
Meet the UMD students who volunteer overnight to keep the community safe from fires
The students are on call from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. on workdays.