Upcoming Events
Fall 2021 Events
August 20, 2021
Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20thWere you involved in community service in high school? Are you hoping to grow as a leader? Do you want to engage in the Brandeis and Waltham communities? Join other actively engaged peers in discovering how service can become part of your identity at Brandeis, while gaining the tools you need to become a leader in your new community. Participants will actively engage in community service, discover and reflect on the diverse populations, perspectives, and roles that exist in the Waltham and greater Boston communities; develop leadership skills; and become part of a community committed to personal growth through service and reflection. Students will explore the city of Waltham through the lens of community engagement, social justice, and local activism, while building relationships with prominent student leaders, faculty members, and community partners who are actively engaged in this work. Participants will leave the program with the connections, skills, and knowledge to jump into service at Brandeis and have a positive impact on their new community. Application required.
August 12, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
August 28, 2021
1:30 pm - 3:30pm EST
During this Orientation and Welcome Week event, first year and returning students will have an opportunity to meet students with similar interests, engage in community service and advocacy projects alongside local nonprofits right on campus, and begin their journey of service at Brandeis. Email estherdv@brandeis.edu for more information!
September 9, 2021
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. EST
Interested in volunteering in the local community? If so, come to Waltham Group Recruitment Night and learn more about how to get involved with the largest student organization at Brandeis. Whether you’d like to volunteer with children, the elderly, individuals who are experiencing homelessness, or the environment, the Waltham Group offers a program that caters to your interest. Email walthamgroup@brandeis.edu with questions.
September 14, 2021
2:00 p.m. - 4.00 pm EST
A casual opportunity to meet the professional staff in the Department of Community Service, learn about signature programs and chat with a staff member about the variety of community engagement, advocacy and civic engagement opportunities supported by the office.
August 13, 2021
12:00 p.m- 4:30 p.m EST
Most students volunteering with youth based programs must complete a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) at least 3 weeks before community engagement can begin. Please come prepared with a valid photo ID (Passport or Driver’s License and your social security number) and anticipate the process taking 5-10 minutes. Department of Community Service, Shapiro Campus Center
September 15, 2021
9:30 a.m- 1:30 pm. EST
Most students volunteering with youth-based programs must complete a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) at least 3 weeks before community engagement can begin. Please come prepared with a valid photo ID (Passport or Driver’s License and your social security number) and anticipate the process taking 5-10 minutes. Department of Community Service, Shapiro Campus Center
September 22, 2021
12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m EST
Are you seeking up to $4,000 in funding for a community impact project? Do you want to be part of a leadership cohort? Come learn about how you can receive funding to bring a project to life and get a $600 stipend for your time. Join this info session in the SCC 314. Email RCclif@brandeis.edu with questions
September 24, 2021
1:00 p.m- 4:30 p.m EST
Most students volunteering with youth based programs must complete a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) at least 3 weeks before community engagement can begin. Please come prepared with a valid photo ID (Passport or Driver’s License and your social security number) and anticipate the process taking 5-10 minutes. Department of Community Service, Shapiro Campus Center
September 30, 2021
7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m EST
Do you volunteer? We are offering all-volunteer training to better prepare you to engage in your community. This training will provide you with information about how to track your volunteer hours, volunteer resources and expectations, risk management, Department of Community Service programs, leadership opportunities, and more. In this training, you will also learn more about the diversity, strengths, history, and needs of the Waltham community through our one of a kind Waltham: The You Know workshop. Sign up at bit.ly/volunteertrainingfall2021. Email ceap@brandeis.edu with questions.
October 6, 2021
12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m EST
EngageDeis is the new university-wide platform (replacing SAGE) for logging service hours and for connecting students and student groups with community service and engagement opportunities both in and outside of the classroom. Come and learn how to find opportunities, track your Commitment to Service Award Program (CTSA) hours, and network with service-oriented student clubs. All students are encouraged to attend. Interested in learning more about the CTSA program? Head to the DCS webpage or email commitmenttoservice@brandeis.edu. Location: SCC 314
November 3, 2021
12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m ESTEngageDeis is the new university-wide platform (replacing SAGE) for logging service hours and for connecting students and student groups with community service and engagement opportunities both in and outside of the classroom. Come and learn how to find opportunities, track your Commitment to Service Award Program (CTSA) hours, and network with service-oriented student clubs. All students are encouraged to attend. Interested in learning more about the CTSA program? Head to the DCS webpage or email commitmenttoservice@brandeis.edu. Location: SCC 314
December 2, 2021
8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m ESTA celebration of Waltham Group Volunteers. More details coming soon.