SERVICE

"We encourage Service. We have the ability, the opportunity, and the duty to serve our fellow human beings. Our reward is the satisfaction that comes from serving."      - The Phi Gamma Delta Values

In 2004, Phi Gamma Delta for the first time designated a charitable organization as its official international philanthropy: The Red Cross. Chapters are not expected to replace their current or traditional service/philanthropic causes. However, we do ask that all chapters conduct at least one project per year for the Red Cross. 

Suggested Chapter Opportunities:        

  • Blood Drives   
  • Disaster Clerical Work
  • Friendly Visitor Team  
  • Shelter Volunteers 
  • Disaster Action Teams
  • Publicity Aides
  • Pinch-hitter Volunteers 
  • Clerical Assistants
  • Elderly Escorting Service 
  • Special Projects

Suggested Individual Opportunities:

  • Blood Donor
  • Course Instructor
  • Board Member
  • Blood Mobile Worker
  • Youth Program Liaison
  • Mentor
  • Blood Donor Recruiter
  • Speaker

Get in touch with your local chapter of the Red Cross to volunteer: Is your chapter already serving the community?  Report your philanthropic and service activities.

SERVICE VS. PHILANTHROPY

There has been a recent shift within the college community toward hosting fundraising events instead of providing direct service to charitable causes. The best service programs of chapters – those that have the greatest overall impact -- will have brothers involved in both types of projects over the course of the year.

Service examples: Giving blood, building a Habitat house, singing at a nursing home, working at a soup kitchen, providing services/goods

Philanthropy examples: Battle of the Bands, Talent Show, Football Run, any “a-thon”

Other volunteer services to help you or your chapter:

Will your service/philanthropy event be covered by our liability insurance policy? Email us a description of the event/project.