Service and Civic Engagement

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Take Action. Get Involved. Make an Impact.

Service and Civic Engagement connects Pitt State students with opportunities to serve, vote, and get involved in the community. Use the links below to find volunteer opportunities, access voter information, or learn how agencies can connect with student volunteers.

For students

Student Volunteer Opportunities

Find service opportunities, sign up for service, and track your service impact through Gorilla Action.

Voting Resources

Your vote is your voice. Find information about voter registration, election deadlines, polling locations, and other resources to help you participate in the democratic process.

Kansas Residents

Residents of Other States

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For Community Groups and Organizations 

Connect with Pitt State student volunteers

Service and Civic Engagement helps community organizations share volunteer opportunities with Pitt State students who are looking for ways to serve and give back. Through Gorilla Action, organizations can promote opportunities, connect with student volunteers, and track student involvement.

Register Your Community Group

Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Community Questions

What is Gorilla Action?

Gorilla Action is Pittsburg State University's volunteer and service engagement platform. It connects PSU students with community- and campus-based service opportunities and gives organizations one place to recruit volunteers and track involvement. 

Eligible organizations

Examples include: 

  • Nonprofits and community organizations 
  • Schools, libraries, and museums 
  • Local government agencies 
  • Healthcare, food access, and basic needs organizations 
  • Faith-based organizations offering community service opportunities 

Eligibility is based on the ability to provide meaningful service opportunities as determined by PSU. 

Do we have to sign an agreement

Yes. Organizations must sign the Gorilla Action agreement before posting opportunities. The agreement keeps expectations clear for supervision, communication, service tracking, and coordination.

How do we get started?

  1. Register your organization to request an account. PSU will reach out to schedule a coordination meeting.  
  2. Review and sign the Gorilla Action agreement
  3. Review the platform resources: 
  4. Create and post volunteer opportunities. 
Connect with PSU student volunteers through Gorilla Action. 

Does the agreement require a minimum number of volunteers or opportunities?

No. Organizations can participate based on their needs, capacity, and available opportunities. 

What types of opportunities can we post?

Organizations may post a variety of volunteer opportunities through Gorilla Action, including one-time events, recurring volunteer roles, short-term projects, and ongoing service opportunities. Opportunities should include clear expectations, meaningful responsibilities, and appropriate supervision for participating students.

Do we need to provide volunteer training?

Organizations should provide the information, orientation, and supervision volunteers need to be successful and safe. This promotes continued volunteer engagement.  

Do we have to verify volunteer hours?

It depends. Gorilla Action supports automatic hour tracking and verification with the right settings in place. Your site manager can guide the process if you are interested.  

Are there any costs to participate?

No. There is no cost for approved organizations to participate in Gorilla Action.

Can faith-based or political organizations participate?

Yes. Organizations of many types may participate in Gorilla Action. Opportunities should focus on service, volunteerism, or civic engagement and not primarily on worship, religious instruction, political campaigning, or recruitment.

Can political candidates, campaigns, or parties participate?

No, Gorilla Action does not list opportunities that support or oppose a political candidate, campaign, political party, or partisan election effort. Nonpartisan civic engagement opportunities, including voter registration, voter education, and poll worker recruitment, may be approved on a case-by-case basis. 

Can PSU groups use Gorilla Action?

Yes. Student organizations, campus departments, and other PSU groups may use Gorilla Action to find volunteer opportunities, track involvement, and participate in service activities. Contact Lacy O'Malley in Campus Activities to get started.

Not sure if you qualify?

Reach out & we can discuss your organization's mission, volunteer needs, and fit for Gorilla Action. 
If you have questions, please contact Lacy O’Malley, Assistant Director of Service and Civic Engagement at lacy.omalley@pittstate.edu or 620-235-4486.