Category: Volunteer Opportunities

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is interested in learning more about the experiences of School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI) students at listening sessions March 3 and 4. Students who participate will help to improve the school. The listening sessions will take place at the following times and locations:

• 5 p.m. March 3 at the RSC (Room 264)
• 1 p.m. March 4 via Zoom

Registration is required to attend each of these sessions. Each session will be limited to the first 15 people registered.

For more information, contact Alicia Sanchez at Alicia.sanchez@wichita.edu.

A doctoral student in communication sciences and disorders is conducting a study evaluating the auditory nervous system using clinical techniques. Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35, have normal hearing, have not had an ear infection in the past three months, nor had a cold or flu or nasal allergies in the past two weeks.

Participants will receive a no-cost comprehensive hearing evaluation and ear examination before testing. The testing will last approximately one hour at Hubbard Hall (Room 106). For more information, contact Hannah DeFord at 806-206-6073, or Dr. Xiao-Ming Sun at Xiao-Ming.Sun@wichita.edu.

A research study is looking for volunteers who want to share their stories as adult learners here at Wichita State University. Researchers want to learn more about adult learners’ experiences and responsibilities.

If interested, you will be asked to participate in a 45-60-minute individual interview conducted via Zoom, phone, or in-person per your choice. Participants must be 24 years of age or older and pursue an undergraduate degree.

As a thank you for your time and insights, you will receive a swag bag from the Office of Adult Learning. Please reach out to Dr. Victoria Sherif via victoria.sherif@wichita.edu to learn more.

The Student Ambassador Society (SAS is hosting its annual SAS Leadership Conference Wednesday, March 9 at the Rhatigan Student Center. The SAS is looking for volunteers to present in a breakout session at the conference. Presenters are needed for the following times:

• 10-10:35 a.m.
• 10:40-11:15 a.m.
• 11:20-11:55 a.m.

Presenters will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of high school students from Kansas and the surrounding states. Breakout sessions will focus on leadership qualities such as adaptability, effective communication and goal setting. Presenters are invited to create and present their own presentations or to use the provided presentations and scripts.

SAS works with the Office of Admissions to share the Shocker experience with prospective students. As a service organization, SAS members work alongside the Office of Admissions to discuss the benefits of a university experience, especially at Wichita State.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact SAS Conference Chair, Lucy Schneider, at saslead@wichita.edu.

Are you interested in volunteering but aren’t sure where to start? Visit the VolunteerICT website and search for volunteer opportunities on campus and around Wichita.

For more information, contact volunteerICT@wichita.edu.

The office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership are requesting six faculty and staff members to help judge the Greek Awards. The following days and times are available for volunteers:

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11
• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12

For more information, contact abbi.whisler@wichita.edu.

Jewelry artists are invited to participate in an upcoming jewelry fashion extravaganza at the main gallery of CityArts 6-8 p.m. June. 18. There is no entry fee required.

Participants may submit up to five pieces of work to be considered and must meet the following requirement:

• All pieces must feature colored stones whether polished, faceted or in their raw state.
• All pieces must be demi-fine or fine quality.
• All pieces should push the boundaries of wearable art. We are looking for avant-garde
• All work must be able and ready to be worn. The pieces will be worn in a fashion show, so they must be durable enough to withstand the model walking during the show and worn during a mingle period afterward. All models will wear black or white (designer’s choice). More info on the fashion portion of the show to come.
• All work may be sold at the artist’s discretion. Artist is responsible for all sales and will keep 100% of the proceeds.

For more information or to participate in the event, contact janet@diamonddivaict.com.

Be a part of the #WeSupportU Preventing Suicide Campaign and volunteer to model and wear the Suspender4HopeT-shirt and pose for a photoshoot by Wichita State’s Counseling and Prevention Services. For more information, contact mmgaines@shockers.wichita.edu.

The Office of Adult Learning is looking for mentors and mentees to join their Adult Mentoring Advantage Program (A-MAP) program. A-MAP is a peer-to-peer mentorship program designed to help adult learners succeed from orientation to graduation and beyond. Mentors should be adult learners who have completed at least one year at Wichita State and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.

For more information about the program, visit the WSU A-MAP website or contact 316-978-8325 or adultlearning@wichita.edu.

The Department of Human Performance Studies-Exercise Science, in collaboration with the Department of Psychology-Clinical Psychology, is seeking volunteers for a study. The study will focus on the accuracy of reaction time and cognitive function tests in comparison with traditional tests widely accepted and used in a clinical and sport setting.

The procedures will include a study of participants’ reaction time, cognitive function and balance. These will then be assessed with different mobile device applications, a computer-based test and traditional paper tests. Three to five-minute breaks will be allowed between tests. Participation will include a one-time, two-hour and 30-to-45 minute session. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants must be age 18 or older
• No known muscular disorders
• No known neurocognitive disorders
• No known orthopedic disorders
• No known balance disorders
  • Eyeglass and contact wearers are welcome

The study will be conducted at the Heskett Center Human Performance Lab (Room 215). SONA Credits will be available to Wichita State Students who participate in the study. No financial compensation will be provided for participation in this study.

To participate in the study, schedule using the following contact R.J. Britton at 620-203-1164 or rjbritton@shockers.wichita.edu. Participants can also apply for the study on SWAY.S

For more information, contact Dr. Heidi Bell at 316-978-5151 or heidi.bell@wichita.edu.