Service and Civic Engagement

Mother and daughter prepare voluntary donations for people in need

Service & Civic Engagement

Looking for a way to get more involved in the local community? Look not further! There are plenty of ways to positively contribute to the Penn State and State College communities.

Days of Service

Penn State sponsors multiple formal Days of Service, full-day events dedicated to service in the State College area.

Volunteer Opportunities

Penn State Student Affairs offers tips to seek out volunteer opportunities.

Local Organizations

Looking for a volunteer opportunity but don't know where to start? Review this list of local organizations to find a few to reach out to. Different organizations have different needs, so consider your interests and goals when deciding where is best for you to volunteer.

PSU Votes

PSU Votes provides non-partisan information to help students prepare for and participate in elections. Penn State is part of the All-In Campus Democracy Challenge, a national effort to support engaged citizenship and student voting.

American Red Cross Blood Drives

"Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood." - American Red Cross. Students have many opportunities over the course of the semester to donate blood through the American Red Cross and help hose in need in our community.

Our events and programs are open to all students regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, or any other protected class. The College of Health and Human Development is committed to building a community of belonging for all.