Days of Service/Service Initiatives
GEMS
- GEMS: Go Explore Math & Science is an event held on the campus at the University of South Alabama, aimed at sparking interest in STEM fields among middle school students through interactive, real-world applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
- Learn more about GEMS
- Volunteer at the GEMS event
Project Homeless Connect
- Project Homeless Connect is a one day event connecting those experiencing homelessness with valuable services, free of charge. Services include healthcare, legal assistance, housing assistance, veteran’s resources, employment services, hygiene services, clothing, supplies, education, identification, and other vital assistance.
- Volunteer: Volunteers are the backbone of Project Homeless Connect. Each year, hundreds of volunteers join together to provide the best experience for those persons seeking assistance.
- Learn more about Project Homeless Connect
- Volunteer for Project Homeless Connect
Day of Service
- The Office of Community Engagement and the Student Government Association partner each spring to bring the University of South Alabama’s Day of Service. Day of Service is a volunteer event where volunteers connect with co-workers, friends, faculty, staff, friends, and family to spend the day helping local nonprofit organizations. The Day of Service unites USA volunteers to complete community service projects within our community, creating a meaningful impact one jaguar at a time!
- To volunteer
Squeeze Service into your Schedule
- Squeeze Service into your Schedule is a service initiative to help students, faculty and staff integrate volunteer work into their existing schedules without overwhelming current commitments.
- How to Squeeze Service into your Schedule
- Use South Serves to search for volunteer opportunities that fit within your schedule. All service is impactful, no matter how big or small your schedule allows you to volunteer. Look for micro-volunteering opportunities.
- Choose volunteer opportunities that minimize travel time
- Look for Squeeze Service stands popping up around campus!