Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) implements a comprehensive model of university volunteerism in health promotion that systematically links student volunteers, academic staff, and community partners. Activities range from local community health campaigns and elderly health care to targeted programmes for migrant and ethnic minority groups, as well as collaboration with national and international health agencies.

1. Regular activities on health promotion campaigns within the local community

SWU organises regular community-based health promotion campaigns through outreach programmes under SDG 3. These include:

• The Clean Technology Integration Project at Wat Amphasirowong Community School, where student volunteers lead activities on environmental health, waste and water management, and hygiene promotion for children and families.
  
  

• Elderly Health Care Programmes at Suthawas Home for Destitute Women and Ban Na Ban Chuen Elderly School, providing screening for common chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, dementia, osteoarthritis, depression), health education, and promotion of age-appropriate physical activity for disadvantaged older adults.
  
  

These initiatives operate continuously as part of SWU’s community-engagement calendar and are designed as recurring, structured volunteer activities in nearby communities. (SWU Rankings)

2. Engagement in health promotion programs of the university that involve community members

SWU’s health promotion programmes are designed to actively involve community members as partners, not just recipients. Under the SDG 3 health outreach framework:

• The Cultural Diversity and Vocational Skills Development Programme for Myanmar migrant youth in Samut Sakhon empowers young people with adaptation skills, health and well-being awareness, and vocational abilities for sustainable livelihoods.
  
  

• The Volunteer Teaching Camp Project in Chiang Mai Province supports ethnic minority students in remote areas, combining health literacy, life skills, and educational support to improve long-term well-being.
  
  

• The Asok Model “D.I.Y Workshop: Small Actions, Big Meanings for Sustainable Development of Migrant Children” engages migrant children in creative, hands-on activities that build psychosocial well-being, self-reliance, and environmental awareness as part of holistic community health.
  
  

In all these programmes, community members participate in co-learning activities, workshops, and co-designed interventions, reflecting a participatory model of university–community engagement in health promotion. (SWU Rankings)

3. Participation of university personnel in national or subnational health promotion programs

SWU personnel participate in national and subnational health promotion campaigns in collaboration with health institutions and public agencies. Examples include:

• The World Hearing Day campaign led by the Faculty of Medicine in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry of Public Health, and the Royal College of Otolaryngologists of Thailand. Activities include public education, free hearing screening services for the public and SWU staff, exhibitions, and accessible media to promote hearing health and early detection of hearing problems. (SWU Rankings)
  
  

• The Royal Mobile Dental Unit project of the Faculty of Dentistry, providing free oral health services, education, and treatment to communities in Lao PDR, including dental cleaning, fillings, X-rays, extractions, and fluoride treatment. (SWU Rankings)
  
  

• The 85th Royal Mobile Medical Unit at Ban Khok Border Patrol Police School, Surin Province, organised by the Faculty of Medicine to deliver medical and dental services and health education to students, youth, and local residents under royal patronage. (SWU Rankings)
  
  

These programmes demonstrate active, on-the-ground involvement of SWU staff in national and regional public health promotion efforts.

4. Active contribution to health promotion policy development or implementation at national or international levels

Through its collaborations with WHO, the Ministry of Public Health, and national royal colleges, SWU contributes to the implementation of global and national health promotion policies, particularly in areas such as hearing health and access to care:

• The World Hearing Day partnership is aligned with the WHO global public health campaign on hearing health, and supports Thailand’s national strategy for the prevention and early detection of hearing loss, including ensuring equitable access to screening, rehabilitation, and assistive devices for people with hearing impairments. (SWU Rankings)

In addition, SWU compiles its policy-related contributions and roles in health and well-being within the HURS SI11 documentation (Health promotion policy and systems), which provides formal evidence of the university’s engagement in health-related policy and standards at national and international levels (evidence page: rankings.swu.ac.th/hurs/si/si11 – as referenced in the submission).

5. Any other volunteer activities that support health promotion (please specify)

Beyond specific health campaigns, SWU fosters a strong culture of volunteerism through the SWU Volunteer Center (ศูนย์นิสิตจิตอาสา มศว) under the Division of Student Affairs:

• The SWU Volunteer Center’s mission is to cultivate student volunteers who serve society, promoting sharing, social responsibility, and sustainable development in line with SWU’s identity as a “University for Society.”
  
  

• The Center organises numerous volunteer and social development activities each year, many of which directly or indirectly contribute to health promotion—such as community service, activities that support physical and mental well-being, and social inclusion projects.
  
  

• The Center maintains updated information on volunteer events for the academic years 2023–2024 and uses multiple communication channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Line, YouTube) to mobilise students and sustain ongoing volunteer engagement. (SWU Volunteer Center)
  

These structures ensure that health promotion is embedded in the broader volunteer ecosystem of the university, extending impact beyond individual projects to a sustained culture of social and health responsibility among students.