Lead ~ Serve ~ Learn
Mason's Resource For:
On Campus
Student Government
" The principal role of Student Government at George Mason University is
to serve as the overall liaison between the administration and the student body." The
Student Government Office is located in Room 133 of the George W. Johnson Learning
Center.
Phone: (703) 993-2923
Website: www.gmu.edu/org/sg/
Black Peer Counseling Program
The Black Peer Counseling Program was originally initiated in an effort to
provide emotional support and outreach services for Black students attending
George Mason University. Peer Counselors are university students who have
demonstrated their concern to support Black students on campus and who receive
special training and on going supervision to provide peer support. For more
information, the program is located in SUB I, Room 235.
Phone: (703) 993-2377
Website: www.gmu.edu/student/peer/
Multicultural Research & Resource Center
The Multicultural Research and Resource Center (MRRC) fosters and coordinates
multicultural program development on the GMU campus, identifies and distributes
resources on diversity, provides a clearinghouse for requests related to
multicultural and diversity programs both on and off campus, and advises
students and faculty on the availablility of programs and training opportunities.
For more information, the Center is located in SUB I, Room 225.
Phone: (703) 993-4003
Website: www.gmu.edu/student/mrrc/
Drug Education Services
Substance Abuse Programs & Services educates the GMU campus community on
the impact of alcohol and other drugs in an effort to reduce consumption among
students and decrease alcohol and other drug related campus community problems.
To find out more about the center's peer educator programs contact them in
SUB I.
Phone: (703) 993-3687
Website: www.gmu.edu/student/hwc/saps/
The Freshman Center
The Freshman Center creates an atmosphere of community spirit and pride for
George Mason freshmen and offers "University 100," a unique program
to help freshmen assimilate into the George Mason University community. Upperclass
students are needed as Peer Advisors for the University 100 program. For
more information, visit the Center at Student Academic Affairs, Johnson Center,
Rm 245.
Phone: (703) 993-9082
Website: www.gmu.edu/departments/freshman/index2.html
Sexual Assault Services
The Sexual Assault Services Office serves as a source of primary information,
education, intervention and referral for all university women and men. Volunteer
and Internship opportunities are available. For more information, visit them
in SUB I, Rooms 252 A and C.
Phone: (703) 993-4364 or (703) 993-2837
Website: www.gmu.edu/facstaff/sexual/
The Women's Studies Research & Resource Center
Provides referrals and resource information to students, faculty, and staff.
Topics covered include women’s health and empowerment, sexual assault,
sexual harassment, feminism, racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia. In
addition to providing a library, the Center hosts lectures, conferences,
and other public events to promote a sense of community on campus and to
raise awareness of women’s issues. Internships are available at the
Center and the office provides a list of other volunteer and internship opportunities
in the DC/Northern Virginia Area. For more information, visit the Center
in the Johnson Center, Room 240K
Phone: (703) 993-2896
Website: www.gmu.edu/univ_ctr/communities/wrc/
Office of Diversity Programs & Services (ODPS)
ODPS serves students, cultural organizations, and the Mason community by promoting
an environment that fosters and values human understanding and diversity.
All students are welcome to participate in their events and services. For
more information about ODPS or possible internships, visit the office in
SUB I, Room 224.
Phone: (703) 993-2700
Website: www.gmu.edu/student/msaf/
The Writing Center
The University Writing Center is a free writing resource open to everyone involved
in the George Mason community; including undergraduate and graduate students,
faculty, staff, and alumni. Individual, group, and online tutoring sessions
are available. If you're a strong writer in any major and have good interpersonal
skills, contact the Center in Robinson Hall, Room A114 for more information
about becoming a peer tutor.
Phone: (703) 993-1200
Website: http://writingcenter.gmu.edu/
Health Education Services
Health Education Services creatively delivers health-related information to
the GMU community through awareness education and skill building activities.
If you are interested in learning more about internship and volunteer opportunities,
or about becoming a Peer Health Educator, visit them in SUB I, room 219C.
No prior health experience is required.
Phone: (703) 993-3690
Website: www.gmu.edu/student/health/
Office of Housing and Residence Life (OHRL)
OHRL has a number of ways to get involved on campus! Participating in Project
P.R.I.D.E. (Promoting Responsibility in Damage Elimination), the Resident
Student Association (RSA), and becoming a Resident Advisor (RA) are just
a few ways to get involved and demonstrate your leadership. If you would
like to become a Resident Advisor applications are available at the Area
Desks and the Office Housing and Residence Life or apply on line at www.gmu.edu/student/living/ohrlonline.
The RA selection process occurs toward the end of each semester.
Phone: (703) 993-2720
Website: www.gmu.edu/student/living/
New Student Orientation
Orientation Leaders are needed to conduct the freshman and transfer orientations
throughout the summer. For more information, contact the Orientation office
in SUB I, Room 351.
Phone: (703) 993-2475
Website: www.gmu.edu/departments/orientation/index.html
Student Media
The Student Media Group is part of University Life and integrates fee-funded
student media organizations within a learning community. Students gain invaluable
media knowledge and skills through experiential learning, internships and
special projects by working with the various media organizations. For more
information about how to get involved with the student newspaper, campus
radio station, student-run television channel, video yearbook, as well as
various GMU magazine and literary journals, contact the director of Student
Media or visit SUB I, Room 204B.
Phone: (703) 993-2874
Website: www.gmu.edu/departments/unilife/studentmedia/
Student Activities
Student Activities recognizes and oversees student-run organizations. To check
out Mason's extensive list of student organizations, Greek Life, programs
and campus events, visit the Student Activities office in SUB I, Room 101
or check them out online.
Phone: (703) 993-2909
Website: www.gmu.edu/student/soap/index.html
George Mason University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement offers this Volunteer Opportunities List solely as a public service to the members of the university community. The University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement makes NO REPRESENTATIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS LISTED. Unless expressly noted, the organizations listed are fully independent of the university. Further, George Mason University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY, for personal or property injuries resulting to the student, or for damages caused by the student, resulting from the student's participation in the activities of these organizations. The student should check with the agency to find out if it provides any insurance or liability coverage for its volunteers. 8/24/2006
