Alternatives to Hazing & Planning Purposeful Activities

Organize new and old members to complete a community service project together
• Participate in a ropes course to build intragroup unity
• Attend or participate in an athletic event as an organization
• Encourage everyone to join another campus or community organization
• Assign new members to committees
• Develop a peer mentor program
• Invite speakers to talk about campus, business, or community aspects of life
• Plan social exchanges with other organizations
• Organize movie nights
• Designate study hours for all members
• Pass the Gavel – allow each member time to reflect on what the organization means to him/her
• Attend a presentation on study skills or test taking tips
• Invite older members and alumni to reflect on traditions or the group’s founding
• Offer workshops on resume writing, dressing for success, and interview skills
• Conduct fund-raisers for the community
• Plan meal exchanges
• Hold new member retreats
• Teach the history of the organization

Adapted from: www.stophazing.org