They realize the value of their participation to the efforts of the agency where they are volunteers. Community Giving Community participation is another part of the CPSP experience. Whether students are helping the homeless or working with computer databases in one of the NYS offices, students are providing valuable service to the Capital Region Community. Volunteer students provide valuable help in an age of diminished funding in both the public and non-profit sector. Organizations from the NYS Museum to the Homeless Action Committee are short staffed and underfunded.
Students supplement work activities in a variety of settings.
In 1984, the Sidman Family gave the University at Albany an endowment remembrance of Mr. Ralph Sidman. His participation in a variety of philanthropic and volunteer enterprises was the motive to honor yearly a student who is an outstanding in their service to the community and in academics. Candidates must complete RSSW-390 and complete an application. A member of the Sidman Family and Mrs. Judith Sidman present the award during a campus ceremony. The Sidman winner for 2000 will be announced in April.