There are several committees within SPARC that students can get involved with in order to help plan and get involved with various community service projects.



An alternative break program that places teams of college students in different locations around the U.S. to engage in community service and experiential learning during their spring break. Through SMU's ASB program, we hope to give students the opportunity to serve in diverse communities and to learn about the problems faced by members of communities with whom they otherwise may have had little or no direct contact.
ASB Committee Website

Recruit and lead a committee that creates and coordinates volunteer activities with organizations that address the areas of visual and performing arts and cultural activities (for example museums, orchestras, galleries, cultural awareness events, cultural festivals, etc.).
Arts and Culture Coordinator | Mica Pirie

Creates and coordinates opportunities for social consciousness, activism and volunteer activities with organizations that address the areas of poverty, hunger and homelessness (for example Habitat for Humanity, soup kitchens, Oxfam, etc.).
Basic Needs Coordinator | Britt Vogel

Coordinates annual volunteer programs (such as Community Service Day, PRIDE and the Celebration of Service) for the SMU Campus.
Director of Campus Programs | Amy Ward

Creates and coordinates volunteer activities which address issues facing or addressing children and youth. This may include tutoring, mentoring, playground builds, working with daycare programs, or working with children with illness/disabilities (partnering with other programs).
Children and Youth Services Coordinator | Cyndee Rivera

Creates and coordinates opportunities for social consciousness, activism and volunteer activities with agencies serving elderly, disabled, special needs and animal populations (such as retirement or nursing homes, Special Olympics, Notre Dame School, SPCA, Equest, etc.).
Companionship Committee Coordinator | Maggie Poeske

Creates and coordinates opportunities for social consciousness, activism and volunteer activities with area hospitals, health associations, healthcare awareness, and family violence organizations (Brian's House, AIDS Interfaith Network, Hospice, Red Cross, Operation Outreach, CrisisLine, Race for the Cure, etc.).
Health and Welfare Coordinator | Natalie Kashefi

Creates and coordinates volunteer activities with organizations that address the areas of recreation and the environment, (for example city and county Parks & Recreation organizations, little leagues, recycling initiatives, global warming awareness, Earth Day, etc.).