ALD Service Project

Join us for our ALD Service Project! It allows all chapters to be involved, and it helps you give back to YOUR community. ALD Headquarters is inviting all chapters to plan a service event focusing on this year's topic: Well-being.

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External Service Opportunities

Since 2001, United Planet has provided colleges and universities with short-term (1 week to 3 month), long-term (6 month and one year) bridge year, and customized group volunteer programs in over 35 countries focusing on education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. While abroad, individuals and groups participate in local community projects and internships while becoming immersed in new cultures through home stays, language practice, cultural activities and excursions. United Planet prides itself on developing personalized programs to match each student’s unique interests and learning goals, as well as comprehensive safety and risk management policies and complete cultural immersion.

“You Matter” Encouragement Project
ALD Members create small message cards with encouraging messages such as:

  • “Rest is productive too”

  • “One bad day doesn’t define you”

  • “You are strong” 

  • Then distribute them around campus, in residence halls, dining areas, or during a pop-up event.

You could also partner with a local nursing home, hospital, shelter, or youth organization and create cards specifically for them.

Study Jam
Members will host a wellness day around exam season to give students a break from academic stress. Give students a little wellness break with:

  • Snacks

  • Stress balls

  • Coloring sheets

  • Study tips

  • Encouragement cards

  • Quiet study space

  • Campus counseling/resource information

Community Garden & Wellness Day
If your campus has space, create or clean up a garden. Members could:

  • Plant flowers/herbs

  • Clean up an outdoor space

  • Create a small meditation/quiet area

  • Paint positive signs

  • Spend time outdoors together

“Move for Well-Being” Service Event
Host a walk/run or movement event and connect it to a cause.

  • For example: ALD Walk for Well-Being

  • Participants could donate canned goods, hygiene products, or money to participate.

Pass the Post
Each chapter can send in their wellness activities and challenge other chapters to share their service projects via Instagram