Center for Civic Engagement
Volunteer Organizations
Service Organizations:
* Denotes a club that is a member of SUN Council and eligible for project housing
Acts 29 is a religious group associated with Susquehanna University. In the Biblical book of Acts there are only twenty-eight chapters, detailing the works of the apostles as they spread the gospel. Acts 29 believes that the work of the apostles is not finished, that the good news about Jesus still needs to be proclaimed. Acts 29 travels to churches and organizations using puppetry, clowning, miming, singing, and drama to spread the word of God. Therefore, Acts members are writing a new chapter in the book of Acts, the 29th.
E-mail: acts29@susqu.edu
Alpha Phi Omega (APO) is a co-ed national service fraternity dedicated to the values of leadership, friendship, and service. Its purpose is to provide service to the community, campus, and nation. APO was the recipient of the “Outstanding Project” Award for 2007-2008.
Email: apo@susqu.edu
Arts Alive! Exists at Susquehanna University to promote and encourage interest in all forms of the arts, both on the Susquehanna University campus and in the surrounding community. Welcoming members with talent in music, theatre, visual arts, writing, or simply a love for the arts, this group shows the Susquehanna community that everyone can enjoy the arts in some fashion.
Email: artsalive@susqu.edu
Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BBBS) holds three parties on campus each semester for the “littles” waiting to be matched in the area. They also attend events held by the central office, such as the “Winter Ball” and the “Bowl for Kids Sake.” Several of their members are matched to “littles” in the community.
Email: bbbs@susuqu.edu
Circle K is sponsored by Kiwanis International and is an international collegiate service organization with a worldwide membership that promotes service, leadership, and fellowship. Their mission is to develop college and university students into responsible citizens and leaders with lifelong commitment to serving the children of the world.
Email: circlek@susqu.edu
Computer Consultants educate and provide assistance in computer-related topics to S.U. students and members of the surrounding communities.
Email: Eric Knepp: knepp@susqu.edu
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that strives to provide adequate housing for low-income families. The organization focuses primarily on working with local build sites, as well as fundraising to raise money for their own house. Habitat for Humanity maintains many annual events, including Collegiate Challenge, Act! Speak! Build! Week and Midterm Pancakes.
Email: habitat@susqu.edu
H.O.L.A. (Hispanic Organization for Latino Awareness) promotes awareness of the Hispanic culture in the Susquehanna community, including coordinating an annual gala dance and assistance with the annual Latino Symposium. The group also provides an after school tutoring program for local ESL elementary school children.
Email: phoenix@susqu.edu
The Phoenix Project is a mentoring organization which volunteers every week at the Selinsgrove Area Middle School to help students with their homework. The program also provides students with an outlet of appropriate friendship, support, guidance, and understanding.
Email: Amande Bongard (President): bongard@susqu.edu or Molly Knapsack: knapsack@susqu.edu
Senior Friends Members interact with the community’s senior citizens in a positive and beneficial way by providing activities and companionship for those at the Selinsgrove Senior Citizen Center and Grayson View Assisted Living. Members help to build relationships and friendships with the senior citizens.
Email: seniorfriends@susqu.edu
Students for the Awareness of the Value of the Environment (S.A.V.E.) Students for the Awareness of the Value of the Environment (SAVE) promotes awareness and maintenance of the environment through educational and recreational activities, which benefit the Susquehanna University campus and surrounding communities. In addition, S.A.V.E. members volunteer at multiple shelters and hold the annual ‘Enviro-fair’ at the Susquehanna Valley Mall every spring near Earth Day.
Email: save@susqu.edu
Students Promoting AIDS Awareness (S.P.A.A.) is a student-run service organization that works to increase awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS by educating the campus and surrounding community. SPAA continues to work closely with the Health Center and Residence Life Staff in providing free information and protection to students. Other projects and events sponsored by SPAA are held in honor of those still fighting HIV/AIDS who are close to us, and in memory of those who have bravely fought before us.
Email: spaa@susqu.edu
Students Promoting Awareness and Responsible Choices (S.P.A.R.C.) Students Promoting Awareness and Responsible Choices (SPARC) strives to create educational programs that promote awareness of a variety of issues, including substance abuse, sexual health, and body image. The organization hosts hall programs, as well as other events open to the entire campus. It promotes a safe campus community, along with judicial services and other organizations.
Email: sparc@susqu.edu
Susquehanna University Neighborhood Council (SUN Council) Provides a forum where members of the Project House System may meet to exchange ideas and information as well as coordinate large volunteer events. Governing body of service projects.
Email: suncouncil@susqu.edu
Study Buddy Study Buddy is an organization of college students who weekly spend time with students at the Selinsgrove Intermediate School, tutoring 4th and 5th graders. They assist students with their homework as well as other areas in which they may struggle.
Email: studybuddy@susqu.edu
WomenSpeak WomenSpeak is a women’s advocacy group dedicated to creating support and awareness for women’s issues both locally and internationally. Our major events include an annual product of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues,” “Take Back the Night” (which seeks to create awareness and support for survivors of sexual violence), “Love Your Body Day,” and “Passionately Pink for the Cure.” This organization also works with Susquehanna Valley Women in Transition (SVWIT), as well as local Girl Scout Troops.
Email: womenspeak@susqu.edu
