Civic Engagement

Information for

Clubs and Organizations

Project S.E.R.V.E.

(Student Enrichment Reinforced thru Volunteer Experiences)

Nova Southeastern University and the Division of Student Affairs encourage student leaders to be civically engaged with the campus and local community.  Community service provides students different opportunities to develop leadership skills, contribute positively in the lives of individuals and groups, and build community among student organizations.

With these activities in mind, the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement developed Project S.E.R.V.E. (Student Enrichment Reinforced thru Volunteer Experiences) for all Chartered organizations.

Requirements and Deadlines

  1. 10 hours of approved service per semester, 20 hours per year. *Active philanthropic events count upon pre-approval.
  2. All club/organization sponsored events, drives, and active philanthropic events must be pre approved by Jennifer Bowman prior to any advertising.
  3. All forms must be completed in their entirety by the club/organization volunteer contact.
  4. The forms must be signed by a contact from the agency through which the organization served.
  5. All forms are due to the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement, Rosenthal Building, Room 207, within 48 hours of service project completion by person, fax, and/or email. *This is so clubs/organizations do not lose count of the hours served and meet the semester deadline for all service hours to be in.

Benefits of Volunteering

  • Teambuilding
  • Service in and around our NSU community
  • Increased attendance to events
  • Higher visibility of clubs/orgs
  • Overall sense of giving

Each club/organization must volunteer in a group (meaning at least two members) and if the 10 hours of community service are not met by the deadlines, the funds for the club/org will be suspended by the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement until the hours are completed.

Contact Us

Please see Jennifer Bowman in the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement for any details about events, questions, or ideas in the Rosenthal Building, Room 207 or by phone: 954-262-7297 or by email: volunteer@nova.edu