Give Back Week
All dates for this event occur in the past.
What happens when students across the College of Engineering, all disciplines, work together to help make the world a better place? Global Impact!
Give Back Week is designed to empower current students and help raise awareness about the power of philanthropy. The goal of the week is to encourage undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and architecture to participate in various service activities on campus and in their community. We hope you will participate in the scheduled activities below and/or find other ways to volunteer on your own.
Be sure to share your posts on social media using #BEtheimpact and track your volunteer hours at: payitforward.osu.edu/servicehours.
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Operation Feed Food Drive
Longaberger Alumni House
2200 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210
8:00a - 1:00p
During National Volunteer Week, join Buckeye Nation in supporting the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Drop off canned goods and other non-perishable food items to Longaberger Alumni House. Ohio State celebrities and other volunteers will greet you at your car to unload your donation. Each car will have an opportunity to win a giveaway—including tickets to the Spring Game on April 16, and a variety of other Ohio State items.
The most-needed foods include:
- Chili with beans
- Canned fruit (in juice or light syrup)
- Tuna
- Canned vegetables
- Canned meat
- Soup with vegetables
- Peanut butter
More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/970714289677909/
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Choo Choo 9 Miler and 5K
Alum Creek Park North
221 W. Main Street
Westerville, OH 43081
7:00a - 11:00a
Columbus Running Company is hosting the inaugural Choo Choo 9 Miler and 5K. This event is designed for all runners: from those training for a longer distance event in the near future to those who want to complete their first 5K. The Choo Choo 9 Miler and 5K is supporting OYO Camp, Ohio's Camp for Deaf/HH Kids through donations made through the race site.
Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Westerville/CRCSpringDistanceRace
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Westerville Starry Night
Westerville North High School
950 County Line Road
Westerville, OH 43081
2:00p – 6:00p
Make a difference in this K-12 STEM outreach activity. Westerville Partners for Education and Nationwide Children’s Hospital organize this event as an annual opportunity for families to learn and develop relationships with community organizations. Volunteers will participate in hands-on learning stations designed to teach middle school students and their families about the fun of science.
# of volunteers needed: 6
Registration link: https://coeadvancement.wufoo.com/forms/mk8t9ua0kvwi59/
Monday, April 11, 2016
“BE the Impact” Breakfast Social
E525 Scott Lab
201 W. 19th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
9:30a – 11:00a
Stop by Scott Lab anytime between 9:30a – 11:00a to grab a quick breakfast snack and learn how to stay connected with other volunteer events across the community. Students will also learn how to get connected with college specific opportunities to network with alumni and donors, company executives and community leaders.
Activity capacity: Unlimited
Registration not required – stop by at your convenience!
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
South Side Roots Café
280 Reeb Avenue
Columbus, OH 43207
1:45p – 4:00p
South Side Roots Café is owned and operated by Mid-Ohio Foodbank working in partnership with Community Development for All People (CD4AP). The cafe has an innovative concept in foodbanking that creates a mixed income dining and shopping experience within the Reeb Avenue Center – a single site with multiple nonprofit organizations focused on holistically serving the diverse needs of the South Side. The South Side Roots also shares in the broader mission of the Reeb Avenue Center in that we aim to holistically address resident needs, providing opportunities that will empower them in their lives.
# of volunteers needed: 5
Registration link: http://mofb.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=643844
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Kroger Food Pantry
Mid-Ohio Foodbank
3960 Brookham Drive
Grove City, OH 43123
3:00p – 5:30p
The Kroger Community Food Pantry at Mid-Ohio Foodbank is looking for dedicated volunteers to help guide shoppers through its food pantry. Mid-Ohio Foodbank launched the Kroger Community Pantry in January 2012. The pantry serves approximately 200 families per month and offers a mix of non-perishable products, frozen meats, dairy products, fresh produce and an assortment of breads.
# of volunteers needed: 12
Registration link: http://mofb.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=642207
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
J.W. Family Science Extravaganza
J.W. Reason Elementary School
4790 Cemetery Road
Hilliard, OH 43026
6:30p – 8:00p
STEM outreach volunteer activity. Volunteers will participate in an after school activity with students from J.W. Reason Elementary School. The purpose of this activity is to promote STEM education and encourage young students to live healthy lifestyles.
# of volunteers needed: 6
Registration link: Coming soon!
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Access88 Franklinton Branch Library Trip
Ohio Union – 12th Avenue Turnaround
Columbus, OH 43210
3:30p – 6:00p
*There is a mandatory training on Sunday April 10th at 5:00p – 6:00p in the Ohio Union (2nd FL Keith B. Key Leadership Center, President’s Room)
Access88 is a community service program addressing the issue of access to education. Ohio State students (any major) will connect with local students from across the community, grades K-12, at the Franklinton Library to talk about their OSU experiences and encourage students to pursue higher education.
# of volunteers needed: 15
Registration link: https://payitforward2013.wufoo.com/forms/access88-franklinton-branch-library-trip/
Thursday, April 14, 2016
SWE 5K and Volleyball Tournament
Fred Beekman Park
2200 Carmack Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Volleyball tournament begins at 7:00p | Race starts at 9:00p
Glow-in-the-Dark Charity Race and volleyball tournament in support of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education. All proceeds will be donated to Ridgeview Middle School's STEM program in Columbus. Event hosted by the Society of Women Engineers.
# of volunteers needed: Unlimited
Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/SWE5K2016
Friday, April 15, 2016
Broad Street Food Pantry – Shopping Volunteer
760 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43205
9:00a – 12:00p
We all hunger and thirst - for food, for justice, and for bearing witness to our neighbors in need. The Broad Street Food Pantry aims to do more than help individuals and families put healthy meals on their tables, they provide relief to their minds and nourishment for their souls.
# of volunteers needed: 20
Registration Link: http://mofb.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=652087
Friday, April 15, 2016
College of Engineering Toy Adaptation Program
3101 Smith Lab
174 W. 18th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
5:30p – 7:30p
During this two-hour workshop, students and alumni will work together to adapt dozens of toys for children with disabilities. Participants will add adapted switches to traditional toys which will allow disabled children to operate parts which are otherwise too small and hard to reach. No prior toy adaptation experience is required. Training will be provided.
# of volunteers needed: 25
Registration closed – This workshop has exceeded capacity!
Friday April 15, 2016
Buck-I-Run Glow Run
The Ohio State University Main Campus
Registration begins at 7:30p | Race begins at 9:00p
Are you ready for a Buckeye tradition like no other? The Buck-I-Run is a 5k glow run on Ohio State’s campus. Being a Buckeye means being part of a history of excellence and rich tradition. You have the opportunity to participate in a new Buckeye tradition, the Buck-I-Run. This 5k glow run will bring students and alumni alike to Ohio State’s campus for a run like no other. The Buck-I-Run will take you past the iconic places that make the Columbus campus beautiful. Celebrate Ohio State tradition and pride with Buckeyes past and present! This activity is presented by The Ohio State University Alumni Association and The Student-Alumni Council. These groups are dedicated to keeping Buckeyes connected both on campus and beyond, after graduation. OSUAA and SAC aim to promote community and a sense of pride in our alma mater.
# of volunteers needed: Unlimited
Registration Link: http://www.buckirun.com/
Saturday April 16, 2016
Zero Waste – Football Spring Game
Ohio Stadium
Time T.B.D. – pending game time (minimum of 3 hour shifts encouraged)
Volunteers arrive 2 hours before kickoff to participate in Zero Waste training program. Tasks include working with concession vendors to transport materials.
# of volunteers needed: 20
Registration Link: https://fod.osu.edu/volunteer
If you have any questions on any of the above, email Will Mills.240@osu.edu.