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Volunteer Programs at SFA

The SFA Volunteer Program is part of the Office of Student Life and the program’s focus is to help customize volunteer experiences tailored to the personal interests and philanthropic goals of SFA students and organizations.

We have done the research for you! We have contacts with dozens of volunteer organizations and services that are waiting for you to contact them.

The Volunteer Program Coordinator, Ms. Jeanne LaPortaire, is available for individual consultations or for group presentations. If you or your organizations are looking for volunteer opportunities please contact the Volunteer Program at (936) 468-1018 to set up an appointment or feel free to swing by our office in RM 3.302 of the Student Center and we will be happy to help you!

If you or your organization would like to join our mailing list to find out about upcoming volunteer opportunities please send us an email at SFAVolunteers@gmail.com.

President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)


In his 2002 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush issued a challenge to all Americans to make time to help their neighbors, communities, and Nation through service. He called on each person to dedicate at least 4,000 hours – or two years – to service over the course of their lives. He created the USA Freedom Corps to help all Americans answer his call to service and help foster a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility.

In his 2002 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush issued a challenge to all Americans to make time to help their neighbors, communities, and Nation through service. He called on each person to dedicate at least 4,000 hours – or two years – to service over the course of their lives. He created the USA Freedom Corps to help all Americans answer his call to service and help foster a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility.

Recognizing and honoring volunteers sets a standard for service to others. It encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation and inspires others to make volunteering a central part of their lives. The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard – measured by the number of hours served over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime.

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1923 Society

The Office of Student Life would like to promote volunteerism and recognize SFA students and organizations that give to our community! As a university we have the power to make a BIG difference. Lets join together to show Texas what “The Power of 1923” can do!

In honor of the year SFA was founded, we are seeking the participation of 1,923 SFA students and/or organizations that are willing to complete 25 hours of volunteer work as individuals or 100 hours of volunteer work as a group and earn a spot on our wall of recognition. Individuals and organizations who meet this challenge will be presented with a “Power of 1923” lapel pin and will have their picture added to our wall of recognition in the Student Center for all of SFA and the community to see!

Once you reach 25 hours as an individual or 100 hours as a group email a copy of your Volunteer Award Time Sheet to SFAVolunteers@gmail.com.


NOTE: If you are participating in the President’s Volunteer Service Award you will still need to submit an updated copy of your Volunteer Award Time Sheet at the end of each semester. Please refer to a copy of the President’s Volunteer Service Award Instructions and Guidelines for details.

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2008-2009 Volunteer Events

October 2008
20-21 Homecoming Food Drive 10:00AM Collection at Surfin' Steve
22-23 Bleed Purple Blood Drive 9:00AM PSC Twilight Ballroom
24 Homecoming Campus Clean-Up 4:00PM Surfin' Steve
November 2008
15 Nike Shoe Challenge 6:00PM Homer-Bryce Stadium
17-21 Operation Christmas Child   Involvement Center
December 2008
1-12 Giving Tree Toy Drive   Involvement Center
8-12 Book Drive   Involvement Center
January 2009
19 Martin Luther King Day of Giving   TBA
February 2009
9 Alternative Spring Break Fair 10:00AM Spirit Lounge
11 Valentine's Day Blood Drive 9:00AM PSC Twilight Ballroom
16-20 Green Week   Involvement Center
21 Veto the Squito - Nothing but Nets 6:00PM William R. Johnson Coliseum
April 2009
6 PVSA Hours Due 5:00PM Involvement Center
20-24 National Volunteer Week    
20 No Pet Left Behind 10:00AM Meet at Surfin' Steve
21 Alex's Lemonade Fest 10:00AM Meet at Surfin' Steve
22 United Way Fair 10:00AM Meet at Surfin' Steve
23 Blood Drive 10:00AM Meet at Surfin' Steve
24 Nacogdoches Clean-Up Noon Meet at Surfin' Steve
May 2009
11-15 Book Drive   Involvement Center

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Service Opportunities

Below you will find a list of possible volunteer opportunities in East Texas. Please feel free to click on any of the agencies to view their volunteer profile for a description of opportunities and contact information.

Can't find what you are looking for? Not sure if any of these opportunities are right for you? Email us at SFAVolunteers@gmail.com or call (936) 468-1018 and we’ll do our best to find a volunteer opportunity that is meaningful to you.

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