Community Connections                                           Community Connections pairs up Colgate students and Hamilton families to enjoy community events and activities together and also to increase the understanding between our communities.  Contact Mike for more information.  

Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department
Our students participate in all preparatory and daily activities required in the department, members are on call 24hrs a day 7 days a week and are expected to respond to as many emergencies as possible.  Contact Lindsey for more information.

Helping Hands
Helping Hands provides "one-time" volunteer opportunities to meet arising needs in the community.  The student body receives monthly volunteer calendars and students RSVP via email for the projects they wish to attend.  Projects range from painting buildings to visiting with the elderly, outdoor cleaning to working at soup kitchens and reaching out to new communities.  Contact James, Shaun, or Sara for more information.

Food Salvage
Volunteer to help fight hunger in Madison County and to educate the Colgate community.  The main goal of the Food Salvage program is to redistribute excess food from the dining halls and local restaurants to community centers that provide this food to families in need.  Creative thinkers are always needed to help continue the work and to expand the organization.  Contact Hillary, Jess, or Bianca for more information.

Pet Pals                                                             
Provide companionship for the animals of the Chenango County's Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Norwich, NY.  The volunteer responsibilities include exercising, brushing, and socializing with the dogs and cats.  Contact Genny or Sarah for more information.                                                      

SOMAC
Southern Madison County Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a non-profit ALS ambulance service covering the greater Hamilton area.  Contact  Mark for more information.

Habitat For Humanity
This year the Colgate University Habitat chapter will be involved in the construction of a home for a low-income family at a site in Bridgeport, NY (1 hour by car).  Members will volunteer there about once a month, mostly on Saturdays.  There will also be a week long spring break opportunity available, given first to those students who participate in the year long program.  Contact John for more information.

How can I be a part of it?

• WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED
• WORKING WITH CHILDREN
• WORKING WITH ADULTS
• NEWMAN COMMUNITY OUTREACH
• ALANA CULTURAL CENTER
• THE "whY" BOARD
• OUTREACH FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
• SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS
  

Reach Out . . .  Learn . . . Plan for the Future . . . Be a Part of the Process