Category: Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed for commencement Saturday, May 14 at Koch Arena. There are three volunteer shifts are available:

• 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Volunteers will welcome guests and graduates at this event, and food will be provided.

The Office of Engagement would like to invite all faculty, staff and campus partners to join the WU Crew and serve the Wichita youth and community through service projects including the following:

• Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet Field Day – May 19
• Family Carnival – April 23
• Wu Reads – 9:45-10:05 a.m. Wednesdays via Zoom

The WU Crew is active in the local community and provides services to Wichita area businesses, organizations, neighborhoods and schools.

The Graduate School is seeking faculty, staff, and community volunteers to judge during the poster session of the 2022 Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 29 in the RSC Ballroom. We are counting on your volunteer services this year, and this will give you an excellent opportunity to learn about the amazing research graduate students have been engaged in across campus.

To volunteer, please complete this short form before end of business April 15.

The purpose of our study is to explore the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 in Hispanic communities on campus. To participate, you must be a speaker of Spanish, older than 18 years old, and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at Wichita State University. Participation consists of a survey that takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, with $5 compensation for completion. For more information, contact Dr. Mythili Menon at mythili.menon@wichita.edu.

Calling all future WU Crew members! Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life. Help us reach our goal of 50 Wichita State faculty and staff volunteers to read to the next generation.

Current opportunities as a WU Crew member include WU Crew Reads and Mueller Aerospace & Engineering Discovery Magnet Elementary Field Day on May 19.

Shocker Rowing is looking for volunteers to help with the its Plains Regional Regatta evet May 1. To volunteer, fill out the form below. For more information, contact Rachel Tuck at 973-868-1961 or Rachel.tuck@wichita.edu.

The Student Activities Council (SAC) is requesting nominations from faculty and staff for a student emcee for Hippodrome 2022 at 7 p.m. April 8 at the Campus Activities Center. Established in 1928, Hippodrome began as a variety show featuring the comedic talents of students. For more information, visit the WSU Hippodrome 2022 website.

Volunteer as a judge for the Shocker New Venture Competition (SNVC) Trade Show People’s Choice Award 1- 6 p.m. April 22 at Koch Arena. The People’s Choice Award is awarded by the student body, which decides what team receives a cash prize to move their business forward. During the process of assessing each team, student judges will get an inside look into what it means to launch a business idea.

Encourage your students to volunteer as judges for the Shocker New Venture Competition (SNVC) Trade Show People’s Choice Award Trade Show 1-6 p.m. April 22 at Koch Arena. The People’s Choice Award is awarded by the student body, which decides what team receives a cash prize to move their business forward. During the process of assessing each team, student judges will get an inside look into what it means to launch a business idea.

The organizers of the Science Olympiad State Tournament are requesting volunteers to assist middle and high school students between 7:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2. For more information, contact Jill Fisher at jill.fisher@wichita.edu.