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The Office of Student Life impacts the campus community through Civic and Community Engagement. We coordinate meaningful volunteer and learning experiences to address needs in the Southern Miss and Hattiesburg community. In collaboration with our community partners, we strive to promote service and positive social change. Students can get involved through annual service programs, volunteer opportunities hosted by Volunteer USM, and the IMPACT Community Work-Study Program.
The IMPACT Community Work-Study Program helps USM students give back to the Hattiesburg community through service and volunteerism while learning skills that make them ready for life. Students may be able to work as tutors, office assistants, event assistants, and more, and they are able to work up to 20 hours per week.
IMPACT students must be full-time undergraduate students that are awarded work-study funds and must have transportation. To check work-study eligibility, contact the Office of Financial Aid at financial.aidFREEMississippi or (601) 266-4774.
Alternative Service Break (ASB) is a unique learning experience where students participate in service education and volunteer opportunities. Students participate in a variety of cultural, educational, and reflective activities that do good and meet community needs. Previous trips have focused on addressing issues like food insecurity, homelessness, and advocating for civil and environmental rights.
The Big Event is the BIGGEST service event at Southern Miss. Every year, hundreds of Southern Miss students come together to serve their community. With a wide variety of service projects, there's something for everyone at The Big Event.
Join us for The Big Event on April 24, 2027!
Get Connected!
Southern Miss wants our students to track their service efforts with our volunteer platform:
- Volunteer hours must be entered the Friday before finals begin every semester.
- Registered student organizations can use Get Connected to track group service hours.
- Provides a quick way for your service event attendees to gain credit for the service that they complete with your organization
- Allows organizations to better track their impact in the community
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