On-Campus & Maryland- …

                                        On-Campus & Maryland-
                                                  Affiliated Service
                                       Programs & Organizations
One of the best reasons to get involved with service activities affiliated with the University is to meet
and develop friendships with other Maryland students who are interested in serving the community.
Your energy, enthusiasm, and desire to make a difference are the necessary ingredients for engaging
in service. The following list includes a number of campus organizations and departments who
regularly plan community service projects on- and off-campus. If you have difficulty getting in
touch with some of the student groups, please contact Community Service-Learning (1120
Stamp Student Union, 301-314-2273) for updated information.

ADULT HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Contact: Dr. Dan Leviton at (301) 405-2528
The AHDP provides adults ages 50 and older the opportunity to improve health and well being with an
emphasis on physical and social activity and health education. Students and volunteers are trained to
work one-to-one with a participant in an individualized program. Goals of the program include
maintaining and improving health and well being, providing people of diverse backgrounds with the
opportunity to enjoy one another while having fun, and improving quality of life in the community.
Volunteers and students must commit to two Saturdays of training and nine Saturdays of service
during a semester. Students can earn credit in some Health and Spanish courses. If you are
interested in working with older adults, it's a sure bet!
ALPHA PHI OMEGA (APO)
http://apoem.capu.net
Contact: Rachel Lobel at rslobel@umd.edu or Ashley Bivins at abivins@wam.umd.edu
Alpha Phi Omega is the national service fraternity for men and women that regularly sponsors service
activities. The University of Maryland chapter plans service projects on and around campus each
week and welcomes all students to join them in serving the community. APO activities have included:
volunteering at a food bank, painting elementary schools, tree planting, stream clean-ups, and
maintaining campus kiosks.
AMERICA READS*AMERICA COUNTS
http://www.arac.umd.edu
Contact: (301) 314-READ or americareads@umd.edu
Students who are eligible for federal-work study have the opportunity to apply to be reading or math
mentors in Prince George's County schools. Selected students must attend training, receive
supervision, and are given a salary for their time in the schools. Any student who is interested, but is
not sure if he/she is eligible to receive federal-work study should contact the office.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~revans/aiumcp/
Contact: souvasco@wam.umd.edu
Amnesty International is a worldwide human rights organization working for the release of persons
imprisoned because of their beliefs, race, gender, ethnic origin, or religion, and who have not used or
advocated violence. The University of Maryland chapter has been involved in many letter-writing and
petition campaigns, sponsored concerts, and worked on other activities designed to raise awareness
about issues of injustice.
BEST BUDDIES
http://www.bestbuddiesmaryland.org
Contact: Kaitlin Schneider at kschneider918@yahoo.com
Best Buddies is an organization building friendships between students and individuals who have
mental retardation. The University of Maryland has its own chapter of the nationally renowned Best
Buddies program. Maryland students and their buddies engage in social and recreational activities
one-on-one and in groups with the goal of fostering friendships. If you think you would like working
with someone who has a mental disability, Best Buddies may be the organization for you! Students
are encouraged to commit to one school year. Keep an eye out at the beginning of each semester for
information sessions for more information.
BLACK STUDENT UNION
http://www.umd.bsu.com
Contact: (301) 314-8326 or umdbsu@hotmail.com or Desi Board at dezi15@yahoo.com
The Black Student Union has several service opportunities each semester. Members play an active
role on several committees: Public Relations, Academic, Retention, Scholarship, etc. The group
sponsors the Campus Bigs program, which matches up upper-classmen with freshman. Several
study-a-thons are held to promote education. Anyone is welcome to participate.
BEYOND THESE WALLS (BTW)
http://www.beyondthesewalls.org
Contact: Paul Nevenglosky at president@beyondthesewalls.org
BTW is a student organization that focuses on community service projects for the benefit of the
communities immediately surrounding campus. Opportunities include volunteering at Prince George's
County English as a Second Language classes, an after-school art program with local students, and a
conversation/tutoring program that brings local residents to campus. Stay updated via their website for
the latest activities and don't miss out on what lies right outside the University of Maryland campus!

CARING PROJECT
Contact: Rev. Elizabeth Platz at (301) 405-8488 or Lutheran@wam.umd.edu
Memorial Chapel, Room 2103
The Caring Project works with children at risk in the communities surrounding the university. Groups
of volunteers are needed to help out in a variety of ways, such as a weekly Friday program from 2:30
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. when children are brought to campus for tutoring and mentoring. Other potential
activities include holding creative fund raisers; sponsoring collection drives for children's clothing,
books, school supplies, health care products, and learning toys; planning an event for the children;
and inviting the children to a campus event such as a basketball game, fair, or recreational activity.
CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER
http://www.catholicstudentcenter.org/ or http://www.catholicterps.org
Contact: Michelle Carper or Father Bill Burn at (301) 864-6223
Email: michelle@catholicterps.org or frbill@catholicterps.org
Students from the Catholic Student Center visit shelters regularly and work directly with their guests.
Some of the agencies visited include the Elizabeth House soup kitchen, and the Gladys Spellman
Residence for senior citizens. UM students arrange car pools to the shelters. All students are
welcome to join the group, regardless of their religion.
CHOICE PROGRAM
Contact: gakins@umbc.edu
The mission of the Choice Program is to empower youth and engage families who are in need of
supportive services. The mission is accomplished using a community-based approach which:
identifies and links the youth and families with social support, fosters caring relationships, develops
high expectations, and provides meaningful participation.

CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL CLINIC
Contact: Yvepte Snowden at (301) 322-0072 or snowdeyj@pgcc.edu
The Children's Developmental Clinic provides social service to children from birth through age 21 who
are experiencing developmental difficulties. The clinic is in session 11 Saturdays each semester and
includes 8 hours of training in clinic concepts, equipment and safety, and basic motor development at
the beginning of the semester. During the semester additional training is provided on Saturdays
before clinic sessions. Students work with an individual child throughout the semester to achieve
predetermined goals and are supervised by professionals. The clinic is held during the fall and spring
semesters in the lower level of the Health and Human Performance Building.
THE COUNSELING CENTER
     I. LEARNING ASSISTANCE SERVICE ­ Esol Conversation Program
     www.inform.umd.edu/LASRV/ESOL.html
     Contact: Dr. Fallon at (301) 314-7680 at mf144@umail.umd.edu
     2201 Shoemaker Building
     The Learning Assistance Service provides professional individualized assistance in acquiring
     skills for academic success, such as test taking, reading, writing, stress and time
     management, and math skills. Students may volunteer to help international students develop
     basic English conversation skills by working with them one-on-one or in groups.
       II. DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICE
       Contact: Bob Giannelli at giann@wam.umd.edu
       (301) 314-7796/voice or (301) 405-0813/fax
       Room 0126 Shoemaker Building
       The Disability Support Service provides assistance to students with disabilities including a test
       taking service, a reading service for students who are blind, interpreting for deaf students, and
       aiding students with mobility impairments. Volunteers are needed to read books on tapes for
       general office assistance
CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL
http://www.studentorg.umd.edu/ck/
Contact: Erin Farrell at emfarrel@wam.umd.edu
The mission of Circle K is service, particularly focused on children's issues. They hold meetings two
times a month where they do various service projects. They provide transportation to projects and are
always looking for new members. This is a great way for students who want to join a service group,
but may not want to do it through a fraternity or honor society. Some projects are Feed the Need,
Quarter for Quarter mile, Get-up day, and other charitable events.
COLLEGE PARK ENVIRONMENT GROUP
http://www.umcp.org/index.php/CollegeParkEnvironmentalGroup
Contact: Amalia Pleake-Tamm at pleake8@yahoo.com or cpegnews@yahoo.com
This group promotes environmental activism and appreciation. The group meets every Wednesday in
2111 Tydings Hall at 6pm.

COLLEGE PARK VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
Contact: rgregory@wam.umd.edu
The mission of College Park Volunteer Fire Fighters Association is to serve and protect the students
and citizens of College Park and the surrounding area from the ravages of fire and to promote
fellowship between members.
DC OUTFITTERS (DCO)
http://www.umcp.org/index.php/DC
Contact: Sabrina Silverstein at ssilvers@wam.umd.edu or smariesilver@yahoo.com
One night each month, DCO travels to DC to hand out clothes (in groups) to people who are
homeless. The group meets at a location on campus and travels into the city together. If you are
interested in helping people who are homeless, this may be a good way to do hands-on service. They
also accept clothing donations throughout the year.
EARTH WORKS
http://www.ieel.org
Contact: Tracy Misiewicz at vctracy@wam.umd.edu or info@ieel.org
Earthworks Adventure Challenge is an outdoor leadership program for at-risk and/or disadvantaged
youth. We work in partnership with several D.C. area community organizations and court referral
programs to lead backpacking, camping, canoeing, ropes courses and rock climbing trips.

EN CAMINO CON LA COMUNIDAD
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~lutheran/encamino/
Contact: Reverend Beth Platz at lutheran@umd.edu or (301) 405-8448
The Langley Park Community is heavily Hispanic and most of our parents have very limited English
skills so even when there is a great desire to assist their children with homework they have difficulty in
doing so. This program matches tutors with one or two students to help them with homework
assignments as well as assist our program director with community-building games along with arts
and crafts. A Spanish language ability is helpful but not necessary to volunteer.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION CLUB
http://www.studentorg.umd.edu/ecoclub/
Contact: kastman@wam.umd.edu
ECO club is an environmental club on campus. ECO holds weekly meetings where they host
speakers about the environment and discuss current environmental issues. The group also attends
stream cleanups and tree plantings, and coordinates Earth Day celebrations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION RECYCLING CENTER
http://www.inform.umd.edu/ECO
Contact: (301) 405-0927
The ECO Recycling Center serves as the campus-recycling center and supports a number of
environmental efforts on campus. ECO is a great place if you are concerned about the environment,
like hands-on work, and prefer to do service on campus. Volunteers are needed to help with sorting
recyclables in the ECO recycling yard on Paint Branch Drive between lots 4, 11 and 7. Come
dressed in work clothes. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
or by appointment.
FREEDOM SCHOOLS PROJECT
Contact: Valencia Skeeter at 301-405-1170
Working with the department of Afro-American Studies, this student-managed project provides
education and outreach to middle and high school students. On Saturdays, students from local
middle schools come to campus where they receive one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. This is a
great project to get involved with.

GRADUATION PLEDGE ALLIANCE
http://www.graduationpledge.org
Contact: Jennifer Hennessey at jahennes@wam.umd.edu
The Graduation Pledge Alliance is a commitment made to yourself and society, that you will live a
socially responsible life. This program is new to Maryland and help is needed in lobbying and
obtaining support from students and the administration.
GREENBELT CARES
http://www.ci.greenbelt.md.us
Contact: Judye Hering at (301) 345-6660 or jhering@ci.greenbelt.md.us
Greenbelt CARES offers a free tutoring program for students ages 5 to 18 from northern Prince
George's County. Tutoring can be done at Springhill Lake Elementary School, which is accessible by
the campus Shuttle, or on-campus at the Hornbake or McKeldin libraries. Tutors can choose the
place, dates, and times of the tutoring session, and how often the tutor and student meet. Students
are assigned to tutors by geographic location and subject preference. Greenbelt CARES requires a
minimum commitment of one month. Judye provides excellent training and support to volunteers.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
http://www.studentorg.umd.edu/hfh
Contact: Gwynneth Anderson at starryillusion@yahoo.com or gwynnethhabitat@hotmail.com
Habitat for Humanity is an international volunteer organization that assists people who are having
difficulty securing affordable housing. UM Habitat volunteers work side-by-side with the people whose
homes they are helping to build, fostering a sense of togetherness and accomplishment. They are
presently working on completing their third home, Maryland House III. To volunteer with the campus
chapter of Habitat you do not need any construction experience, just a desire to serve. This group
travels to Baltimore every weekend to do service. Individuals interested in volunteering need to
attend at least one Habitat meeting usually held every other week. Habitat also sponsors an
alternative spring break community service trip; all individuals are invited to attend.
HAPPY HELPERS FOR THE HOMELESS
Contact: Jessica Chong at jschong@umd.edu
Once a month this organization meets to make the sandwiches and then travels to the designated
location of over eleven years to hand them out. Happy Helpers also runs food drives and assists at
soup kitchens. Other service ideas are always welcome. The main purpose is to provide food to
people in need and to both educate and learn about the tragedy of homelessness.
HELP CENTER
http://www.students.org.umd.edu/helpcenter/
(301) 314-HELP
3105 South Campus Dining Hall
The HELP Center is a peer counseling service that provides phone and walk-in services. HELP
Center volunteers receive training in active, non-directive listening, and crisis counseling. Training
takes place in two intensive weekend sessions and semester-long, supervised on-the-job training.
Peer counselors commit to four hours a week. Training for new volunteers usually takes place early
each semester. The HELP Center provides free, anonymous pregnancy testing; referrals for local
services; and resources on sexually transmitted diseases and mental illness. The HELP Center is
known for being a welcoming, close-knit group that loves to initiate new volunteers. For hands-on
counseling experience, it's a great place to volunteer!
JEWISH SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
http://www.geocities.com/jsac.umd
Contact: Jennifer Barry at jbarry@wam.umd.edu
This group engages in one-time service projects including volunteering at DC Central Kitchen and
Garden Harvest. Every spring they plan the Snack-Pack-Attack, where thousands of students make
sandwiches for individuals who are homeless.
LITERACY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Contact: Linda Macri at (301) 405-3827 or LM103@umail.umd.edu
2115 Susquehanna Hall
The Literacy Internship Program places Maryland students in Hyattsville Middle school to tutor
students in basic reading and writing skills. Goals of this program include: helping middle school
students pass the Maryland Functional Reading and Writing Test, encouraging these students to
value written communication and develop self confidence as writers, helping Maryland students
enhance their writing skills, and providing Maryland students with an opportunity to get involved in the
community. The program allows tutors to earn 3 upper-level elective credits and provides volunteers
with a stipend. Tutors usually work with individuals or small groups and need to commit to 8 hours
per week. In order to become a tutor with this program, you need to have earned 30 credits, possess
strong communication skills, and have a commitment to helping students. Stop by Susquehanna Hall
for an application and more information.

MARYPIRG (MARYLAND PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP)
http://www.marypirg.org/student
Contact: (301) 314-8353 or Patricia Inman at pinman@mail.umd.edu or marypirg@yahoo.com
3110 South Campus Dining Hall
MaryPIRG works on societal concerns including consumer rights, hunger and homelessness,
environmental issues, and government responsiveness. They organize events designed to raise
issue awareness and sponsor service projects open to all students. Events and projects MaryPIRG
has worked on include voter registration, letter writing campaigns, stream walks, and trips to hunger
relief shelters.
MEI (MARYLAND ENGLISH INSTITUTE) SPEAKING PARTNERS PROGRAM
www.mei.umd.edu
Contact: Kasra at (301)405-8481or MEI-SpeakingPartners@umail.umd.edu
1113 Holzapfel Hall
The MEI Speaking Partners Program matches English-speaking volunteers from the Maryland
community with MEI international students in an intensive English language program. Speaking
partners meet weekly throughout the semester, with the times to be determined by the students.
Maryland students not only help their partners learn and practice speaking English, but also serve as
an American contact on the Maryland campus. Being a speaking partner is a great way to become
friends with an international student and to learn more about other cultures.

NYUMBURU CULTURAL CENTER
http://www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/provost/ncc
Contact: Anne Reese Carswell at (301) 314-7759
Nyumburu, pronounced "nim-boo-roo," is a Swahili word meaning 'freedom house.' Nyumburu
Cultural Center encourages community service by student organizations and individuals each school
year. The center brings in senior citizens and youth groups to participate in cultural celebrations.
They organize outreach efforts in the community designed to encourage local young people to explore
their cultural heritage and continue their education. Nyumburu Cultural Center also hosts the Black
Unity Scholarship pageant, which needs volunteers to serve as hosts and hostesses. Shades of
Harlem, a student-founded performing arts ensemble also needs volunteers to join. Nymburu is also
home to the Black Explosion Newspaper, Male Spokesmodel Competition, and Sophisticated Stepper
Modeling Club. Nymburu's director is advisor to the African Student Association, the Ethiopian
Student Association, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and the Maryland Gospel Choir. Last spring
they sponsored joint service projects with other on-campus groups. The doors of the Nyumburu
Cultural Center are open to all the students, faculty and staff of the University of Maryland.
PERSONNEL SERVICES: ADULT BASIC LEARNING PROGRAM
Contact: Barbara Rein at (301) 405-5652
Volunteers with this year-round program help University employees who are working on basic skills in
reading, writing, math, English as a second language, or working towards their high school diploma.
People who wish to be involved with this project can assist instructors who teach basic reading,
writing and math in the classroom, or tutor individual participants in the program outside of class time,
including weekends and nights. Volunteers need to commit to 2 to 4 hours per week. Preference is
given to students with experience or training in education and basic computer skills. If you are
concerned about literacy, this is an excellent way to help other members of the Maryland community.
POTOMAC VALLEY SEARCH & RESCUE GROUP
http://www.inform.umd.edu/StudentOrg/pvrg/
Contact: Kelly Krelove at (301) 314-7444 or pvrg-staff@umail.umd.edu
As part of the Appalachian Search and Rescue Conference, the Potomac Valley Rescue Group
provides both lost-person wilderness and downed airplane searches. Specializing in wilderness, the
group trains in a variety of areas, including wilderness medicine and survival, land navigation and
orientation, and search methods. Experience is not required; all training is provided in weekly
sessions.
PROJECT SUNSHINE
http://www.maryland.projectsunshine.org
Contact: ProjectSunshineCP-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
This student organization visits both Children's National Medical Center and the Hospital for Sick
Children about once a month, where they play games, provides arts and crafts and bring a smile to
the faces of children with cancer and terminal illness. Individuals can volunteer on a one-time and on-
going basis. The group usually asks people to carpool and will provide transportation if you need.
RED TERRAPINS
http://www.redterps.com
Contact: Ben Ruder at bruder@wam.umd.edu
This student group organizes blood drives on-campus to help those in need of blood donation.
Volunteers are needed to assist in setting up and running blood drives, as well as donating blood.
REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP (RUF)-PALS PROGRAM
http://www.rufmaryland.org
Contact: Melissa Carder at mcarder@ruf.org
RUF is a campus ministry that regularly participates in service to our community. Our project this year
will be the PALS program affiliated with Strategies to Elevate People (STEP). As part of PALS, we
will adopt a 4th grade class from Park View Elementary School in Washington, DC and take them on
field trips around the area. This is a wonderful opportunity to form a relationship with and impact the
life of a young child. In order to maintain continuity in these kids' lives, we ask that anyone interested
commit to attend one Saturday a month from 9am-1pm. Our first trip will be in October and we will
have trips once a month through May. You do not have to attend RUF meetings to be involved in
these service projects.
TERP CORPS
Contact: Kara Smith at (301) 226-4938 or ksmith17@umd.edu
The Office of Community Service-Learning is partnering with the Student Government Association
(SGA) to create the first service corps for College Park and the campus community starting in Spring
2005. A core group of energetic students will volunteer regularly with student group projects and
events planned by agencies in the community. TERPcorps will be active and visible in encouraging
students to participate in community service. The group aims to create a more unified campus
community, develop stronger relationships with student groups and agencies, and provide an
excellent experience for TERPcorps members in service and leadership!

TZEDEK HILLEL
http://www.hillelmd.org/
Contact: tzedek-hillel@Glue.umd.edu
Tzedek Hillel is the social action and community service initiative of International Hillel (The
Foundation for Jewish Campus Life). The focus is to provide service opportunities through the year
that supplemented with advocacy, education (including Jewish learning), and community
partnerships. They sponsor one-time and on-going service trips to local soup kitchens, homeless
shelter, and elementary schools, and an alternative spring break trip. Jewish and non-Jewish
students are welcome to participate.
UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS (UTA) IN SERVICE-LEARNING
Contact: Chad Garland at cgarland@umd.edu or (301) 314-2895
The UTA in Service-Learning Program is an academic for-credit program. Students apply and are
interviewed to be teaching assistants in service-learning courses. Accepted students take a 1-credit
course focused on service-learning theory and act as teaching assistants for a 3-credit course which
they are required to attend.
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER
http://www.health.umd.edu
        I. UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
        Contact: Pat Johnston at (301) 314-8129 or Johnston@health.umd.edu
        The Volunteer Program provides students with the opportunity to gain experience working in
        the health field. Volunteers are placed in the pharmacy, laboratory, primary care units, dental
        clinic, physical therapy unit, women's clinic, as well as other areas. All majors are encouraged
        to apply and no previous experience is necessary. Volunteers must work a minimum of 2 to 4
        hours per week.
       II. THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING (CHWB)
       Contact: Jennifer Treger at (301) 314-1493 or treger@health.umd.edu
       CHWB is a satellite office of the University Health Center in the Campus Recreation Center.
       The Center offers a variety of health promotion activities such as diet analysis, wellness
       prescriptions, health risk appraisal, health resources, and health promotion programs.
       Students can volunteer to help market the center, interact with students who use the center,
       programming in the center, and help with other health promotion activities. Volunteers are
       required to work a minimum of 2 hours a week.
       III. HEALTH WORKS (HEALTH PROMOTION PEER EDUCTION PROGRAM)
       Contact: Jennifer Treger at (301) 314-1493 or treger@health.umd.edu
       The Health Promotion Peer Education Programs offers students the opportunity to design,
       implement and evaluate their own programs on a variety of health promotion topics.
       Workshop topics include: wellness, stress management, and communication. Students will
       also participate in health promotion events in the Campus Recreation Center and the Student
Union. Students earn three credits upon completing the year-long program.
IV. HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Volunteer peer educators are essential in UM health education programs. Peers present
workshops and information sessions, provide one-on-one support, identify campus and
community resources, and facilitate discussion of health-related issues. Peers are trained
extensively, meet with program coordinators regularly, and earn academic credit for a year of
participation. If you are interested in working with your peers to help other students, become a
peer educator and serve the campus community!
       A. SEXUAL HEALTH AND REPRODUCTIVE EDUCATION (S.H.A.R.E.)
       Contact: Tara Torchia at (301) 314-8130
       Peers participating in SHARE provide students with information on sexual health
       issues such as contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV infection and AIDS,
       and safer sex practices. Information sessions are given to groups or to individuals.
       Peers working with SHARE are extensively educated about these issues and are
       trained to facilitate discussions and dispense information. This program is popularly
       known for its engaging videos and visual aids. Peer educators earn 3 credits for a one
       year commitment.
       B. STUDENT ADVOCATES FOR EDUCATION ABOUT RAPE (S.A.F.E.R.)
       Contact: Mollie Monahan at (301) 314-8227 or Monahan@health.umd.edu
       This program involves peer education in which students provide educational
       workshops about acquaintance/date rape on campus. Workshops are led by a male
       and a female peer educator and the topics covered include: gender-role issues,
       communication, dating, consent, the role of alcohol and other drugs, prevention,
       common feelings for victims, and resources for help. In addition, peer educators
       participate in campus events designed to raise awareness. Each peer educator must
       complete a one-week training program. Peer educators earn 3 credits for a one-year
       commitment. Both men and women are encouraged to apply.
       C. EATING DISORDERS PEER EDUCATORS
       Contact: Sonja Geschmay-Linn at (301) 314-8227
       The Eating Disorders Peer Educators are a group of student who have made
       substantial progress in their own recovery process, and are willing to make
       presentations and meet individually with students struggling with eating disorders.
       Peers raise awareness of the physical and psychological manifestations of the
       disorders, and offer support and information regarding treatment. The peers are
       trained to go into classrooms, residence halls, student organizations and occasionally,
       the community to make presentations about eating disorders and share their own
       struggles. Participants may earn one credit hour of Independent Study for each
       semester of commitment to the program.
       D. TERP C.H.O.I.C.E.S. (Choosing Healthy Options in a College Environment
       Safely)
       Contact: Leah McGrath at (301) 314-8124
       This program is designed to increase awareness and knowledge about alcohol and
       other drug issues impacting college students through presentations to University
       classes, residence halls, Greek organizations, and much more. Topics include: tips for
       responsible drinking, correcting the myth that everyone drinks, predatory (date-rape)
       drugs, physical effects of alcohol and marijuana, warning signs of problematic drinking,
       and peer pressure. Students also participate in special events like the alcohol-free
       tailgate. A portion of the program also addresses the special needs of student athletes-
       regarding substance abuse. Students earn three credits upon completion of this year-
       long program.

                            Community Service-Learning
         1120 Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland, College Park 20742
              301-314-CARE--http://www.csl.umd.edu--terpservice@umd.edu
Please Note: Inclusion in Community Service-Learning (CSL) resources is not to be interpreted as an
endorsement for any agency or organization listed here. As with any off-campus opportunity, the University is
not responsible for any personal injury or loss that might result from your participation. Participants are strongly
encouraged to read and implement the Good Questions to Ask and PARE handouts available through CSL.
Lastly, be aware of any special requirements or skills necessary to perform the service requested (i.e.
construction, carpentry, landscaping) and do not feel compelled to execute tasks which are beyond your
capabilities.

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