Community Service

Linkous Lads

The Eta Lambda Chapter’s main community service program is called Linkous Lads.  This consists of a number of brothers mentoring elementary children at one of the local elementary schools, Gilbert Linkous Elementary.  Starting 10 years ago, Sigma Chi partnered with the Delta Delta Delta sorority with weekly events that involve many activities.  The brothers visit the children either during recess or during the child’s lunch period, while also encouraging their “lad” in school work, social skills, and developmental growth areas.  After awhile, our brothers become great friends, mentors, and role models for their kids.  Additionally, there are monthly outside-school events held (bowling, VT basketball game, holiday party) in which the mentors and their lads interact.

Hokie Helpers

Every fall, Sigma Chi brothers work together with other Virginia Tech organizations to help with freshman move in.  This day long event helps brothers meet new students and get acquainted with potential rushes for the fall semester.