First-aid volunteers for Pelotonia are still needed Aug. 7–8 to provide participants with first aid assistance at venue sites and rest stops along the routes. The shifts range from four to six hours, and the scope of care is BLS/First Aid; anyone with BLS training and/or medical background can volunteer. Sites will be equipped with first aid supplies. Opportunities are available both Saturday and Sunday at a variety of locations across the routes. Register as a first aid volunteer at pelotonia.org/register and begin the registration process. Questions? Contact Lauren Graham of Pelotonia. Read more on HUB.
Service / Volunteer Opportunity
Donate blood at mobile blood drives in August
The entire country is currently experiencing a blood shortage and the situation is especially serious in central Ohio. Whether you’re a regular blood donor or not, we urge everyone to donate today. Search today for blood drives near you. Find an upcoming blood drive on or around the medical center campus.
Urgent need for blood donations
| The entire country is currently experiencing a blood shortage and the situation is especially serious in central Ohio. One donation of a pint of blood can save up to three lives. In central Ohio, some hospitals are approaching critical shortages and may soon have to take steps to conserve blood supplies. Whether you’re a regular blood donor or not, we urge everyone to donate today. When donating blood with Versiti, all donations go to Ohio State. |
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Blood Battle 2019
Donate blood this Friday for the Ohio State vs. Michigan Blood Battle
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Ohio State is participating in its annual Blood Battle with Michigan. Sign up to donate blood this Friday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in 100 Parks Hall.
Everyone who donates will receive a Blood Battle t-shirt and a BOGO coupon for Blaze Pizza, and will be entered into a drawing for two Ohio State vs. Michigan football tickets.
Appointments preferred and walk-ins welcome. Call 800-485-6594 or visit versiti.org and use sponsor code p057 to sign up.
Volunteers sought for the National Summit on Building Cultures of Well-being
Volunteers April 30 and May 1 for the National Summit on Building Cultures of Well-Being
We are looking for faculty, staff, and students interested in the topic of well-being to support our efforts as a volunteer at our National Summit for Building Healthy Academic Communities on April 30 and May 1. This would be a great opportunity to participate in a national interdisciplinary conference focused on well-being as it pertains to academic institutions.
Volunteer shifts are 3 hours in length and include training ahead of the event, free parking, meal during your shift(s), and the opportunity to attend the remainder of the day(s) that you volunteer.
Please share with your friends and colleagues, and consider signing up today!
Interested volunteers can sign up here:https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSGtXmdAR9U5c4B
If you have any questions, please contacthealthyacademics@osu.edu and we’ll be back in touch!
Buckeye Wellness Innovator training is January 16th!
Join the Buckeye Wellness Innovator program January 16, 1-5 p.m.
Blackwell Inn and Conference Center
Share your love of wellness and inspire your colleagues! Buckeye Wellness is recruiting faculty and staff for its January 2019 class. Members will receive training, tips, suggestions and opportunities to attend special events. If you are a faculty or staff member who has a passion for wellness and wants to promote health and wellness activities and initiatives in your unit, apply for the program and attend a free January 16 orientation from 12:45-5 p.m. Click here to fill out the application. |
Blood Drive on October 31st
Blood Battle – Ohio State vs. Michigan 2018
American Red Cross will host:
Blood Drive
Ohio State College of Pharmacy
Parks Hall Room 104
500 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
11 am – 5 pm
To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: buckeyes. Appointments are strongly encouraged.
Help beat Michigan from October 29 – November 21! Come to give and get a Blaze Pizza coupon, t-shirt, and a chance to win two OSU-Michigan game tickets!
Career Closet accepting donations
Please consider donating your gently used professional clothes, shoes and accessories to the Student Life Career Closet. All donated items will be used to provide a closet where students in need can “shop” for free professional attire. Donations will be accepted through Friday, August 31, and can be dropped off at any one of nine locations. Visit go.osu.edu/careercloset for more information, or contact Lane Washington (washington.262@osu.edu) with questions.