There are many ways to get involved, and your campus can lead the way. Last year there were about 8,000 people involved in it. We have a 15-hour dance marathon every year with the Children's Miracle Network. The Greek organizations all have their own philanthropies. There's also a hunger awareness week in the fall and ample opportunities to volunteer through many different campus organizations.
Service is very important and most schools have programs in place to allow students to volunteer.
I spend one evening a week tutoring local secondary school students in math and giving them study tips. I'm working for a Women's Crisis Center with victims of domestic violence, rape, verbal and emotional abuse. On top of helping the women on the hotline and in person, I'm responsible for promoting Center events and contacting local media with updates and event information. It's a lot of work, especially on top of an 18-credit hour load. Sometimes it's hard fitting everything into the day.