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Service D.A.W.G.S. Day is a fun opportunity forÌýÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ students, facultyÌýand staff and members of the surrounding community to give back through volunteering. This year, Service D.A.W.G.S. Day is scheduled forÌýSaturday, Aug. 22Ìýfrom 10 a.m.-noonÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýbegins at the community agency of the volunteer's choosingÌývia slots listed below, Cowbell Connect under the 'SERVICE' tab, orÌýthe sign-up link atÌýÌýand log in via myState.

The deadline to register as a participant is Aug. 21.

To minimize physical contact due to COVID-19,Ìýday-of sign-ups and transportation will be not be available.Ìý

At 10 a.m., volunteers will head directly to the community agency they signed up for and shouldÌýfind their site leader who will be wearing a Service D.A.W.G.S. Day shirt with "Site Leader"Ìýlabeled across the nape of the neck.ÌýSite leaders are undergraduate and graduate students who have volunteeredÌýtoÌýdirectÌývarious service projects for Service D.A.W.G.S.ÌýDay. Those interested in volunteering as site leaders canÌý to apply. The deadline to sign up to be a site leader is Aug. 16.

Each participantÌýwill receive a free T-shirt at his or her respective service site. The Maroon Volunteer Center, along with other ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ student organizations, will host an information table on the back patio of Barnes & Noble at ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥. Attendees are directed to come to this location if they have questions/concerns,Ìýneed directions to their service sites, or need a snack or drink.

Around noon or once volunteers have completed service for the day, Aramark will provide optional meal ticketsÌýfor pick upÌýat the information table on Barnes & Noble's back patio.

When signing up for a community agency below, be sure to log in via myStateÌýwhen registering -Ìývolunteer slots are limited:

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Health Guidelines:

ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥'s Office of Student Leadership and Community Engagement highly recommends following all CDC guidelines, ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ recommendations, and Guidelines for Student Life Activities to engage safely in Service D.A.W.G.S. Day. To mutually protect the ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ community, community partnersÌýand their clientele and provide a safe environment, everyone at this event is required and agrees to practice the following: self-screening, on-site temperature checks, wearing face coverings, frequent sanitization, and physical distancing of at least 6 feet. Also, the university has published requirements for the use of face coverings while on campus. Those who are not able to wear a face covering due to a medical condition may request accommodations through the Office of Disability Support Services.Ìý

Resources:

CDC Guidance

Guidelines for Student Life Activities

ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ Safe Return Booklet

/sites/www.msstate.edu/files/SafeReturnBooklet.pdf

Office of Disability Support Services