Alumni, Family and Friends
We're so glad you're here! Below you will find some important links and email drafts to help you successfully lead a GDS project. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please reach out to your GDS Liaison for assistance, or email alumni@snhu.edu.
Please note: The email drafts below are geared towards smaller, in-person projects happening on a specific date and time. If your project is virtual, happening over more than one day, or is open to 50 or more volunteers, your assigned SNHU GDS Liaison will work closely with you to send project communications on your behalf.
As a GDS Site Leader, it's important to keep your project participants informed and connected. We ask that you send three emails about your volunteer opportunity to everyone who signs up for your project. Always "cc" your GDS Liaison and alumni@snhu.edu on any email communications to your project volunteers.
The drafts below are just a jumping off point. Add your personality and excitement to these messages. If you have questions, please contact your GDS Liaison.
Suggested subject lines:
Hey Penmen!
I'm really excited to be leading the SNHU Global Days of Service project at the {{Insert Location}} on {{Date}}.
{{Give a basic introduction of yourself, including, but not limited to:
It would be great to learn a bit more about each of you, so feel free to ‘reply all’ and introduce yourself to everyone else on this email thread.
Looking forward to meeting all of you!
Best,
{{Your Name}}GDS Site Leader
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Sent no later than two days before your project date.
Hello {{NAME}},
We're excited for you to join me at {{PROJECT NAME}}, in honor of the SNHU Global Days of Service movement! Here are some important details:
When: {{Day of week, month, date | start time – end time}}Where: {{LOCATION NAME (ADDRESS); it’s nice to include a link to a Google map location, if possible}}
Liability Waiver: Please complete this waiver before you begin our project.
What to Expect: {{In this section cover the following:
Parking/Directions: {{Are there tips on how to get to your project? Include public transit stop/route info if applicable; parking locations and any associated costs; directional help for those unfamiliar with the area; where to enter a building/check in with you; times when traffic is heavy; new traffic pattern, etc.}}
Day-Of Contact: If you need anything the day of our project, please call or text me at {{YOUR CELL NUMBER}}. Check in with me when you arrive - I shouldn't be hard to spot in my Global Days of Service shirt! {{And I’ve included a picture of myself below.}}
SNHU Swag: You'll receive some special SNHU swag that looks really great in photos (hint, hint...#ServeWithSNHU). Bonus points to anyone who wears their favorite Penmen gear on top of that!
Share Your Story: Remember to share your experience on social media using #ServeWithSNHU, or give us more details through the Share My Story form. We've set up a Google Photos album for you to upload your photos. Download the app and easily share photos with the SNHU community.
We look forward to serving with you! With Penmen pride,
{{Your name}}GDS Site Leader
Sent no later than two days after your project date.
Hello everyone!
Thank you so much to everyone who was able to join us! I had so much fun meeting fellow Penmen and working on such a meaningful project {{insert project details here}}. For those of you who weren’t able to make it, we certainly missed you!
Now that our project is done, there are still a few fun ways you can connect with the Global Days of Service movement:
If you have questions about this event or are looking for other ways to get involved with SNHU, please contact the Alumni Engagement team at alumni@snhu.edu or 603.645.9799.
With Penmen pride,
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