by Scholle McFarland
April 15th 2022
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FROM SUNNY DAYS under Park Blocks elms to the professors who changed your life, you made a host of important memories at Portland State. If you want to make a difference for today’s students, consider sharing the most valuable resource you have—your time. Here are four great ways to give back as a volunteer. (Check for updates.)
1. HELP MAKE COMMENCEMENT SPECIAL: After two years without in-person graduation ceremonies, Portland State wants this year to be extra special. Help make it happen by volunteering to staff the event at our new venue, Providence Park, on Saturday, June 11, or Sunday, June 12. Sign up.
2. NURTURE THE NEXT GENERATION: Do you have business wisdom and expertise to share with undergraduate and graduate students? The School of Business is seeking alumni to review resumes, conduct mock interviews, mentor current students one-on-one, give guest lectures and more. Many opportunities are online and open to alumni who live outside of Oregon. See more details and sign up. Email Becky Sanchez with questions.
3. EASE STUDENT HUNGER: Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, more students than ever have been seeking help to keep food on the table. As a result, campus organizations that work with food assistance could use extra hands. PSU’s monthly Free Food Market takes place outside in the Park Blocks the second Monday morning of every month. Email foodhelp@pdx.edu to volunteer. Or, help out at the PSU Food Pantry in Smith Memorial Student Union once a week. Email pantry@pdx.edu for details.
4. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: No matter where you live, stand in support of Portland State University by becoming a PSU Advocate. As part of this network, you’ll be provided with opportunities to engage directly with lawmakers to ensure a bright future for PSU students. Sign up to receive action alerts by texting PORTLANDSTATE to 52886. Volunteers work to communicate and promote the value of having an outstanding teaching and research institution in Portland. Learn more and email alum@pdx.edu with questions.