Policies and Procedures

Working With Youth

 

Student Groups

SOURCE collaborates with student groups across the Johns Hopkins University Schools of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine to connect with the Baltimore community. Student groups that are actively engaged in community service initiatives in Baltimore are encouraged to become official SOURCE student group partners. If you are a new group, have changed leadership, or need to update your contact information, mission, or other relevant information, you can do so using the form below.

 

‘Community-Engaged Student Group’ Pathway  

We see you doing amazing things in the community—and we think you deserve some celebration! 🎉  

 Please remember to log your service hours for student led events! All hours must be logged on the linked sheets below to be eligible for some super fabulous prizes. 

To report throughout July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, use the appropriate links below in the 'Service Reporting Requirement' section.

No group is too big or too small to participate. If 75% of your active group members hit the hour goals below, your group can unlock special SOURCE perks and recognition.     

10 hours—Student Group SOURCE Instagram Takeover   

SOURCE will ‘hand over the keys’ to our Instagram page: show off your work, recruit new members, and make connections with our network.  

15 hours—Eligibility for Outstanding Student Leader/Group of the Month   

Check out our most recent ‘Outstanding Leader Jeff Wong'! Share your achievements with your network, on LinkedIn, and your resume, #fame! 

25 hours—Eligibility for SOURCE honors and Community-Engaged Student Group Designation   

Graduation Cords? Yes.  

Wear your SOURCE honors cords with pride at graduation and receive distinction as a Community-Engaged Student Group on the SOURCE webpage, newsletters, social media, and more.   

30 hours—Eligibility for the SOURCE Awards/Honorable Mention   

Join the running for our annual SOURCE Awards in April of 2026 during National     Volunteer Week! Runners up will receive an honorable mention. Check out our winners   from last year!   

***When you have achieved an hour goal, email SOURCE@jhu.edu with the name of your student group, the achievement reached, the names of students who have met the hour goal, and the total number of student members in your group. Please give us a few days to confirm that your hours are logged to respond with confirmation. Alternatively, you can also book office hours with SOURCE Assistant Director, Lydia Hickey. ***  

 

Service Reporting Requirement 

Based on policies set forth by the health professional Schools, Student Affairs, and student governance groups (MSS, NSS and Bloomberg School Student Assembly), student leaders are required to report the service activities of their organization's members (including student names, hours, and activities). To report throughout July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, use the appropriate link below:   

For School of Medicine Student Groups

 

Event Policies and Procedures

SOURCE collaborates with student groups, offices, and departments across the Johns Hopkins University Schools of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine. Please complete this form if your group is looking to partner with SOURCE for an event or training.

 

Donation Drive Policy

SOURCE, in partnership with student groups, hosts five major Tri-School Donation Drives per year to support the needs of SOURCE partnering community-based originations in Baltimore. Collaboration and coordination of donation drives allows for validity and success of these events while maximizing our efforts and integrity with the community. Any students, student group or department wishing to organize, coordinate or co-sponsor a donation drive are encouraged to first contact SOURCE at 410-955-3880 or SOURCE@jhu.edu. Each of the three Schools, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine, handle and manage donation drives differently:

  • Bloomberg School of Public Health: One large-scale drive is allowed in a public setting per term. These drives are coordinated by SOURCE in partnership with student organizations. To review the BSPH protocol, click here.
  • BSPH Student Fundraising Policy
  • School of Medicine: A protocol to oversee donation drives in AMEB is in effect to better coordinate and collaborate on donation drive efforts. To review the SOM protocol, click here.
  • School of Nursing: A protocol to oversee donation drives in the SON Lobby is in effect to better coordinate and collaborate on donation drive efforts. To review the SON protocol, click here.

 

Exploring Service Opportunities

Are you interested in working with community-based organizations (CBOs) in Baltimore? There are a number of ways to get involved. No matter how much or how little time you have, or whether or not you want to relate your community involvement to your academic studies, we can help connect you with one of our 100 partnering CBOs. Fill out the form below to let us know of your interest in serving our community. Groups looking to organize a group service project can fill out the Group Service Project Request form.