Additional Service Organizations
Campus service organizations are great resources for students who want to volunteer on a regular basis or meet other people who share their passion for service. For more information on these or any service organization stop by the Center for Student Enrichment in the University Center. Be sure to submit volunteer hour logs for the Volunteer Center for volunteer activities done as part of these or other groups.
Alpha Phi Omega: APO is a co-ed national service organization. They enjoy making connections through service within our campus, community, scouting and our nation. Their latest service events have been with the U.P. Children's Museum, AMCAB, Humane Society, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and with the NMU Blood Drives, just to name a few. For more information, contact Bridget at bodonnel@nmu.edu.
Circle K International: Circle K is the world's largest collegiate service organization with over 12,000 members worldwide on over 550 campuses in 9 countries. The NMU chapter is dedicated to serving our campus, the Marquette community, and the entire world. Service projects include working with the March of Dimes, Adopt-a-Family, Adopt-a-Highway, Parent's Night Out, Make a Difference Day, UP 200, and their annual 24-hour service projects. If you are interested in developing leadership skills and building new friendships while serving others, e-mail nmucirclek@gmail.com for more information.
Golden “Z” Club: Golden Z, a campus chapter of the women's organization Zonta International, provides service to the community, NMU, and people all around the world. In the past, members have assisted in distributing books to children at Lighting Up the Holidays, participated in Adopt-a-Highway and Make a Difference Day, did face painting for children at various events, worked as crowd control at the UP 200, and worked with the children at Teaching Family Homes. For more information, send an e-mail to mihirsch@nmu.edu.
Nothing but Nets: This grassroots campaign raises money to fight Malaria in Africa, a leading killer of children. With the money raised, the UN Foundation works with the Measles Initiative to purchase bed nets, measles vaccinations and other medicines and distributes them to countries and communities with the most need. Visit www.nothingbutnets.net for more information, and for NMU's chapter, e-mail Stevie at stefishe@nmu.edu.
Relay for Life: The NMU Relay for Life's purpose is to raise money to fight cancer as a part of the national organization, American Cancer Society. They work to set up a campus relay as a part of the national fundraiser. To take part in this great cause, contact Bridget at bschaffe@nmu.edu.
Room at the Inn: A collection of Marquette churches runs a homeless shelter program called Room at the Inn. The student chapter serves to connect the shelter with NMU's vast resource of student volunteers. They hold informational and training sessions on campus, and provides the shelter with a list of interested students. Contact Tom at trich@nmu.edu for a list of orientation and training sessions.
Student United Way: This new student group serves to: give, advocate and volunteer in the Marquette County health and human service system through the United Way's local impact areas; to grow as leaders and connect to the community; to build lasting relationships with eachother and the United Way movement. For more information, e-mail Lauren at lveale@nmu.edu.
UNICEF Campus Initiative: This group fights for the rights of the world's children by supporting the U.S. Fund for UNICEF in three ways: (1) by educating their membership, campus and community about the child survival issues and work of UNICEF; (2) by advocating for child rights; and (3) by raising funds to be donated to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Contact Anne at dwiniars@nmu.ede for details, or visit their website.
