Love Your Community
“Find the need and endeavor to meet it.” - David A. Sinclair
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss
From the college's beginnings in 1887, the mission of Sinclair has been linked to making our community a better place, and the first step is to get involved – in your Sinclair community as well as the community in which you live.
Volunteering is a vital way to give back to our communities, but it’s not the only way to be involved.
On campus, it could be attending a Sinclair Talks or diversity event, or asking a co-worker to lunch or joining a committee.
Beyond the college, try joining a local service organization, ushering at an area performance, helping out an area animal shelter or volunteering for a specific project. Getting involved in your work or home community can help you make friends, learn new skills, and even help you feel happier and healthier. And there is no better way to stay motivated than to find something you are passionate about.
Login to the Health Activity Tracker to view volunteer challenges that, if completed, can earn you points toward your wellness reward!
Login to the HealthSome examples of ways to get involved on campus include:
- LIVEWELL@Sinclair events
- Bike to Work Day (May)
- Welcome Week (August)
- Staff Senate 5S5K Walk/Run (September)
- Veteran’s Day Remembrance Walk (November)
- Sinclair 101 monthly tours and Q/A sessions
- Donations and drives sponsored by student clubs and academic departments
Not to mention the extraordinary response of Sinclair employees to relief efforts following the 2019 Memorial Day tornados in north Dayton and surrounding communities.
How to Get Involved
To find out about opportunities to get involved on campus, login to my.sinclair.
- Check the Calendar of Events - with iCal you can add events directly to your Outlook calendar
- Click on MyExperience at the top navigation and go to Faculty/Staff News and Human Resources News
- Read the Sinclair Buzz eNewsletter
To learn about volunteer opportunities in your hometown, type volunteer in Dayton Ohio (for example) in your browser search box for a list of area organizations.
Additional Resource(s)
Volunteering and Its Surprising Benefits, an article from HelpGuide.org.
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