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Citizenship & Civic Engagement - Active Participation in meaningful, comprehensive civic education and community partnerships.

Civic engagement and serving the community are core values of fraternities and sororities.   Greek organizations offer a plethora of opportunities for hands-on service and philanthropy through individual chapters and their governing boards.  Engaging with the community offers students an opportunity to live out their Ritual while learning about the relevance of social issues to their lives. 

Orientation to Service and Philanthropy

Student Activities facilitates a philanthropy/service chairperson training for fraternity and sorority members. Please contact your Greek council for more information.

Reflecting on Purpose and Service

The Fraternity and Sorority Guide to Service and Philanthropy

This resource booklet, designed specifically by the SAO for fraternity and sororities, is full of resources to help organizations connect their service and philanthropy efforts to their organization’s core values. Feel free to download and share with your chapter.

Chapter Service and Philanthropy

• Advising—Is your organization interested in new service and philanthropic efforts, or enhancing what you already do?  Contact the Civic Engagement Coordinator for an appointment.

• IU Crimson Citizenship Award —Learn more about how your chapter can be recognized as part of Greek Awards for your service and philanthropic efforts. The Crimson Citizenship Award recognizes chapters who engage in meaningful, comprehensive civic engagement and community partnerships. 

• Community Opportunities—Visit the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network for a listing of current community events and organizations in need of volunteers.

Environmental Initiatives

Interested in “going green” and enhancing your sustainability initiatives or education efforts?  Please contact the Civic Engagement Coordinator for resources and to get connected with the IU student organization “Greeks Go Green.”

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