Freshman Service Corps
What is Freshman Service Corps?
Welcome to Brigham Young University! As a new member of the vibrant community, you're invited to join the Freshman Service Corps, a program designed to help you dive into the heart of service at BYU. Starting college can be overwhelming, but the Freshman Service Corps makes it easy and enjoyable as it allows you to explore different sectors of Y-Serve, from community outreach to tutoring programs. It's a great chance to discover what truly inspires you and find your place in in the service programs at BYU.
By joining the Freshman Service Corps, you'll not only contribute to the community but you'll also develop key leadership skills that will serve you well on and off campus. You'll learn how to manage projects, work in teams, and lead initiatives, all while making a positive impact and connecting with new friends.
How do I get involved?
Volunteer Description: As a volunteer with the Freshman Service Corps, you'll participate in service projects across different Y-Serve programs, contributing directly to community support efforts. The first way to participate is through FSC Service Events, where the whole FSC program comes together to serve the community. Volunteers are also assigned to a team, where they will participate, once a month, in other service programs outside of FSC to find new interests and explore new avenues of service.
Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers are encouraged to participate in monthly FSC and Team Events.
To get involved, email your name and phone number to byufsc@byu.edu. You'll be added to one of our teams and receive a packet with all of the information about the year!
BECOME A LEADER
Volunteer Leader Description: There are two kinds of leadership positions: Lead Program Director and Program Director. A program only has one Lead Program Director, but multiple Program Directors. Leaders are generally responsible for overseeing recruitment, retention, and reflection with volunteers. They also coordinate service with community partners and ensure their program runs smoothly. Volunteer leaders may also share the responsibilities of volunteers as outlined in the Volunteer Description. For more information, visit our section called Be a Leader!
Volunteer Leader Commitment: In addition to volunteering, Volunteer leaders commit to a 1-hour monthly team meeting to discuss needs and make plans for the program.
Step 1:
Apply to become a leader by completing the application below:
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This past semester, I had the opportunity to be a volunteer judge at a local elementary school for its STEM fair. This was such an awesome experience top be able to help the young students feel accomplished and connect with them through academics. I truly love this service experience and hope to do it again next semester.
Coming to BYU as a freshman was a scary experience. My roommates, classmates, and professors were all new and I felt like I was the only one who didn’t know exactly how to handle college life alone. When I first joined Freshman Service Corps, the events were just a way to find something to do on the weekend. By the end of the semester though, I not only made tons of memories, but also made great friendships! Freshman Service Corps was a place I felt like I belonged on such a huge campus and also provided more meaning to my first year at BYU!
I have loved being involved, and more than being involved, I’ve loved doing something meaningful. Working with Y-Serve has given me the opportunity to help in so many awesome ways, which brings me so much joy. I have grown in my abilities to connect with other people, to make and execute a plan, to work as a team, and how to be an even better leader.