Serving alongside others is a great way to invest in your community together! Different groups you can partner with are listed below. To hear more about serving through registered student organizations, contact Molly Simpson.
Baylor Buddies is a partnership between Baylor University and Communities in Schools (CIS). Through Baylor Buddies, Baylor students serve as mentors to children in the Waco Independent School District (WISD). Children range in age from early elementary through middle school.
Any Baylor student who loves service and working with kids! Members commit to acting as responsible, mature role models while developing relationships with children in the community. Members serve during the academic school year from September through May.
As a member of Baylor Buddies, you will meet with your "buddy" at their school one hour per week. You will also participate in monthly campus/community events with fellow Baylor Buddies.
Having a positive, consistent role model and friend can significantly increase a child's chances of success and increase their self-confidence!
Complete the application and return it to Baylor Buddies located in the Martin House, right next to Collins Residence Hall. Please be sure not to print double-sided! Also, each member will be required to attend a training session BEFORE your application can be processed. Email us at BaylorBuddies@Baylor.edu for more information!
You can text "BaylorBuddies" to 41444 to give, or you can mail us a check:
Baylor University | Baylor Buddies
Academy for Leadership Development
Baylor University
One Bear Place Box #97370
Waco, TX 76798
Campus Kitchen is a group of students that exists to use service as a tool to (1) strengthen bodies by using existing resources to meet hunger and nutritional needs, (2) empower minds by providing leadership and service opportunities to students and community, (3) build communities by fostering a new generation of community-minded adults. If you're interested in being a part of a campus organization that aims to fight food insecurity, Campus Kitchen could be perfect for you! You can contact or learn more about Campus Kitchen by going to their Connect page.
The Steppin' Out Planning Committee is a student committee that works behind the scenes to plan the Steppin' Out Day of Service. The students who plan Steppin' Out come from various majors and work hard to meaningfully represent Baylor to the Waco community. You can contact or learn more about the Steppin' Out Planning Committee by going to their Connect page.
The Santa's Workshop campus organization is in charge of planning the yearly Santa's Workshop Christmas event. Santa's Workshop is an annual Christmas event that brings hundreds of children (ages 3-5) to Baylor campus from daycares and Head Start centers all across Waco! The event gives children the opportunity to interact with the Baylor community, students and volunteers, have a meal, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, receive a free gift and much more! These toys donations are raised by the committee throughout the semester. You can contact or learn more about Santa's Workshop by going to their Connect page.
