Get Involved
Track Your Involvement
Resume – Translate your educational background, relevant experiences, and additional activities into a professional document that will help you secure a job/internship opportunity or pursue continuing education.
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– Create your own customized account to: track your activities, stay on top of all the involvement opportunities on campus that relate to your particular academic, career, and leadership interests.
Campus Involvement
Freshmen and Sophomores
You will be spending a lot of time your first two years doing academic work and adjusting to your new social life. Getting involved early is important to establish campus connections and explore your major and career interests.
Juniors and Seniors
You will need to have participated in some activities so that you stand out from others who are applying to the same internships, jobs, or graduate programs. Getting involved is fun and contributes to a well-developed resume.
Resources for Getting Involved at UB
Volunteerism and Community Service
Volunteering is a great way to gain experience to test a career choice or just try something that interests you. You can find opportunities to volunteer in just about any setting from business and industry to government to educational establishments. You may decide to volunteer at a not-for-profit organization. Some volunteer organizations may pay you a small stipend for working with them, but you can also benefit personally by giving to those who need help.
Tips for Identifying Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities- View volunteer opportunities in the BullsEye job/internship database.
- Attend career fairs where you can meet with non-profit organizations and community agencies. View current schedule of events.
- Identify causes or organizations that interest you and inquire directly about getting involved.
- Contact the UB Center for Student Leadership & Community Engagement to learn more about their volunteer and community service programs including: Saturday of Service, Alternative Spring Break, StayUpUB fundraiser, and more.
Resources for Finding Volunteer Opportunities
- USAID
– A directory of private voluntary organizations around the world.
- Idealist.org
– Volunteer opportunities in all interest areas.
- Volunteer.gov
– America’s Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal.
- NY Cares
– Volunteer opportunities in New York City.
- United Way of Buffalo and Erie County
– Western New York service opportunities.
