30 Minutes A Month Program

Volunteer 30 Minutes a Month

Give a little time to supporting your Widener community, online and on your own schedule. Gain a sense of purpose and pride.

  1. Empower the Next Generation
  2. Volunteer 30 Minutes a Month

Make an Impact and Inspire Your Widener Community, All in 30 Minutes a Month.

Designed with your life and career experience in mind, Widener's 30 Minutes a Month micro-volunteering program calls on alumni like you to provide support, guidance, and strategies that fuel the growth of current students and recent grads. As you impart your wisdom through online activities, we'll share your insight with those who'd benefit from it.

What will you gain?

  • Grow your professional network. Through activities such as joining WidenerCONNECT and the 30 Minutes a Month group, you'll connect directly and serve as an even greater resource for alumni and students.
  • Feel a sense of purpose and pride. Studies show that volunteering boosts mental health and wellbeing. Helping others can reduce stress, improve your mood, and enhance self-esteem.
  • Score Widener swag. How much merch is too much? The limit does not exist, if you ask us. When you complete projects for two, six, and eight months, you'll snag Widener gear to add to your collection.

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How It Works

Every month, we'll email you an activity that will take a half hour or less to tackle. If that particular activity isn't your thing, there area several alternatives to choose from. And, because variety is the spice of life, you'll take on a different activity each time. Once you're done, share it with us via email or this form, so it counts toward earning rewards.

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Recent Activities

  • Sign up for our digital student and alumni community WidenerCONNECT and join the 30 Minutes a Month group. Go ahead—start a conversation!
  • Share a few tips for managing a busy schedule while prioritizing self-care.
  • Write a short alumni profile to show current and future students where their degrees and professional qualifications could take them in their careers. 
  • Share advice and/or tips on seeking a mentor. What advice would you share for mentees to consider or understand before they seek a mentor?

Find Out More

Q: Do I have to complete the monthly primary activity?
A: No. You can pick either the monthly primary activity or one of the standing activities. Members, cannot, however, complete the same activity two months in a row. 

Q: Can I complete all activities at once and submit them at the same time?
A: No. You can only complete and submit one 30-minute activity per month.

Q: What if I miss a month?
A: While we encourage consistent participation, we understand that life sometimes gets in the way and you may not be able to submit an activity during a given month. If you miss a month, please continue participating in the program and submit an activity the following month.

Q: When do I receive the rewards?
A: Members will receive rewards when they complete their two-month, six-month, and nine-month milestones. 

Q: Can I register halfway through the program?
A: Yes, you may register to join the program at any time during the November through July cycle. You will, however, only submit activities for the months remaining in the cycle. For example, if you register for the program in April, you will submit activities for the months of April through July. 

Months Completed Reward(s)
2 monthsWidener Alumni pin & mini-pennant
6 monthsA pair of Widener Koozies
9 months Widener padfolio or special piece of swag!

*Rewards are subject to change based on availability. PMC-branded rewards also available.

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