SVA Volunteer Opportunities

Student Veterans of America® (SVA) empowers its members to make a meaningful impact through volunteering. As a proud participant in the President’s Volunteer Service Award program, SVA provides numerous opportunities for student veterans to give back. Whether it’s engaging in Days of Service, contributing to SVA programs, or collaborating with local chapters for community initiatives, there are ample chances to make a difference.  

Chapter members can easily log their volunteer hours through the MySVA portal. Join SVA in the spirit of service and be recognized for your dedication with the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award. 

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Memorial Day (May)

National Cemetery: 

Join us in making a positive impact on the final resting places of our heroes this Memorial Day. Over time, cemeteries face environmental challenges and wear, affecting the dignity of the final resting sites. Whether it’s facilitating cleanups, laying flags, or placing wreaths, your dedication will make a meaningful impact. By participating in cleanups, we can ensure that these hallowed grounds are maintained with the respect and reverence they deserve.  To find a VA National Cemetery near your chapter, and learn about opportunities to get involved, please visit this link. 

wear blue: run to remember: 

This Memorial Day, Student Veterans of America and wear blue: run to remember are uniting to honor more than 65,000 service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice since the Vietnam War with our Hero Match initiative. 

Together, we are committed to preserving the legacy of our fallen heroes. By sharing their stories, calling out their names, and celebrating their legacies, we can collectively ensure their enduring remembrance. 

Take these steps to join the wear blue community this Memorial Day: 

• REGISTER with wear blue. 
• HONORING A HERO 
  • Honor Your Loved One – If you have a hero you would like to honor, please input their name. Your race bib will display the name of your hero. 
  • Honor Match – Be matched with a fallen hero to receive their name and story. Your race bib will display the name of your hero. 
• CREATE A MOVEMENT PLAN 
  • Walk/Run 
    1. Join Team wear blue in your area  
    2. Don’t have a wear blue Team in your area? Learn how to lead your community! 
  • Want to step it up? Track other fitness remembrance challenges/workouts at the same time 
    1. Organize a hike with your SVA chapter & local community
    2. Start a Ruck March event with your SVA chapter & local community
    3. Participate in the Murph Challenge
  • Join virtually, too! We have the benefit of using social platforms so that no matter where you are, your steps matter and will honor your hero.