How can Students Get Involved in Community Engagement
鈻 Volunteer and Serve Our Community
You can volunteer and serve in our community by using , an online volunteer portal.
- Instructions and video tutorials for using SOUTH SERVES are available online.
- To learn what activities are eligible for volunteer hours in SOUTH SERVES, review the University's service guidelines.
- To search for and receive email updates about volunteer activities taking place on and off campus, .
鈻 Post Volunteer Needs and Philanthropic Events on South Serves
Student organizations can use SOUTH SERVES to post their volunteer opportunities or philanthropic events and to track their members' service hours. To be eligible, these opportunities must benefit a community nonprofit organization, a governmental entity, or an academic institution. Email communityengagement@southalabama.edu for help:
- Creating or accessing your student organization 鈥淎gency鈥 account
- Setting up or accessing your student organization 鈥淯ser Group鈥
- Learning about how to use your student organization 鈥淎gency鈥 account and 鈥淯ser Group鈥
- Finding or planning group volunteer projects
- Determining whether your student organization鈥檚 volunteer opportunity is eligible for service hours
鈻 Take a Service Learning Course
The 猫咪社区APP offers Service Learning courses that integrate meaningful
community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience.
Learn more about Service Learning courses.
鈻 Participate in a Community-focused Internship
If you鈥檙e looking for a community-focused internship, explore what鈥檚 available and
apply through Handshake.