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If you are a 501c3 and want to advertise your opportunity to USM and community volunteers, you should create an agency profile and post volunteer opportunities on United Way's Get Connected page - this information will be visible to both USM and the general community. Step-by-step instructions are available on how to post volunteer opportunities.
If you are not a 501c3 or want to only publicize to USM students (not community members), you will use CCE's Get Connected page, called Volunteer USM. You can request that CCE staff create profiles, update information, and post opportunities for you by submitting this form: https://usmforms.formstack.com/forms/service
Our center advertises volunteer opportunities - we do not have a group of students on hand and ready to volunteer. Help us make your opportunity stand out by sending pictures or social media graphics, an exciting description of what volunteers will do, and detailed instructions on what volunteers can expect.
What is the difference between all the volunteers who come to my organization?
Some volunteers are from service-learning classes, in which the professor has chosen to educate students by engaging them in meaningful
community service. Other volunteers are interested in gaining hands-on experience,
are required to earn service hours, or enjoy giving back to the community. Many times,
student organizations like to volunteer together as a group, but please know that
you can request small groups based on how many individuals you can feasibly accomodate.
Other opportunities to connect with USM:
Non-Profit Studies
USM offers a minor and graduate certificate in Non-Profit Studies. These programs teach skills necessary to work in the nonprofit sector. All students
in the program participate in an internship and service-learning hours, so if you
are interested in hosting students, contact ann.kinnellFREEMississippi.
Internships
If your organization has difficulty finding volunteers or could use a few extra hands,
redefining volunteer opportunities by establishing an intern program can serve as
a practical solution. For additional information on recruiting policies and how to
post available internships, visit Handshake or CCE's Nonprofit Internships page.
Research
If you are interested in knowing more about the effectiveness of your programs, the
needs or experiences of the populations you serve, best practices or additional resources,
this could be a great research project for a student. Please email cceFREEMississippi%20with your idea!
Resources for Community Members
- Submit Feedback
- Faculty Directory
- Listing of Colleges and Schools
- List of Centers and Institutes
- Campus Facility Rates
- Campus Map - Find a Building
- Visitor Parking
- Pine Belt Nonprofit Network
- How to post opportunities on Get Connected
- Handout on Responsible Volunteering
