GET ENGAGED
Whether it is helping out, volunteering, or community service, Student Civic Engagement can help students find meaningful ways to support a variety of causes both on and off-campus.
Student Civic Engagement is committed to helping all Georgia State students, faculty and staff develop a spirit of service.
Student Civic Engagement partners with a wide network of nonprofit agencies to provide students with various opportunities to engage in community service.
Connect to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Opportunities
Want to live in a more diverse, equitable and inclusive society? Student Civic Engagement partners with a variety of local non-profit organizations whose mission is to advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. Consider getting involved in the below organizations!
100 Black Men of America
101 Jackson St, N.E., 2nd Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30312
The mission of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. is to improve the quality of life by supporting and enhancing educational and economic opportunities particularly for African-American youth in the Atlanta community.
Atlanta Pride
1530 DeKalb Ave NE, Suite A Atlanta GA 30307
The Atlanta Pride Committee is Georgia’s oldest non-profit agency serving the LGBTQ community and serves as an advocate of, and resource to, gender and sexually diverse communities in Atlanta and the Southeastern United States. Our operations include the annual Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade in October as well as 60 other educational, social, and historical programs each year, as well as community reinvestment initiatives.
Friends of Refugees
PO Box 548 Clarkston, GA 30021
Friends of Refugees is an official non-profit organization whose mission is “to empower refugees through opportunities that provide for their well-being, education and employment.”
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
250 Williams Street, Suite 2322, Atlanta, GA 30303
The mission of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is to empower people to take the protection of every human’s rights personally. Through sharing stories of courage and struggle around the world, The Center encourages visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the role they play in helping to protect the rights of all people. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights harnesses Atlanta’s legacy of civil rights to strengthen the worldwide movement for human rights.
OneAtlanta
Atlanta City Hall, 68 Mitchell Street, SW Atlanta GA 30303
The Mayor’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion leverages the combined power of government, private and non-profit partners, and communities to dismantle systemic inequities and barriers to opportunity. We work to create One Atlanta – a safe and welcoming city with world-class employees, infrastructure and services, an ethical, transparent, and fiscally responsible government, thriving neighborhoods, communities, and businesses and residents who are equipped for success.
Peace of Thread
4002 E Ponce de Leon Ave Clarkston, GA 30021
Peace of Thread is a non-profit organization that empowers women who have come to the United States seeking refuge from war, persecution and poverty to make a new life for themselves and their family. Our purpose is to give a voice to families in vulnerable populations through employment.
The King Center
449 Auburn Avenue, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312
We prepare global citizens to create a more just, humane and peaceful world using Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy and methodology (Nonviolence365®).
The Refuge Coffee Company
4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Clarkston, GA 30021
Refuge Coffee Co., a 501c3 non-profit business, exists to serve the global community in Clarkston through coffee-related job creation, job training, social networking, and commerce.
Student Service Organizations
Student Civic Engagement advises student organizations focusing on leadership in social service and civic engagement. Working with these organizations will provide students with service opportunities, developing or enhancing leadership skills through service and establishing fellowship.
Students interested in opportunities with the following organizations should contact the advisor for each student group and/or join the group through the Panther Involvement Network. Students can also search the Panther Involvement Network to find other service-based organizations not advised by Student Civic Engagement staff members or visit Leadership Development to learn more about their offerings.
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
Alpha Phi Omega is a National co-ed service fraternity organized to provide community service, leadership development and social opportunities for college students.
Advisor: Byron Jones at 404-413-1552
Panther Breakaway
This organization is part of the national alternative breaks program, which organizes community service trips for college students during winter, spring and summer breaks. For details regarding the available trips, refer to Panther Breakaway. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Advisor: Byron Jones at 404-413-1552
Panthers Vote Coalition
The purpose of this organization is to help young people use their voices and votes to become a powerful force in democracy and inspire social change work.
Advisor: JP Peters at 404-413-1554
Red Cross Club
Guided by the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross, this group aims to learn, practice and exemplify humanitarian values through mission-related service projects.
Advisor: Byron Jones at 404-413-1552
Redeemed Gospel Choir
The purpose of this organization is to reach and inspire the people of the world through the singing of gospel music.
Advisor: Byron Jones at 404-413-1552
Serve@State
A student-directed service club that impacts the campus community and surrounding areas. Members are instrumental in coordinating service projects and volunteer initiatives. Projects cover various social justice issues: hunger/homelessness, healthcare, environmental, animal rights, and much more. To become a member, you must commit to attending at least one meeting and one service project each academic semester (Fall/Spring).
Advisor: Byron Jones at 404-413-1552
Volunteer Opportunities
Student Civic Engagement partners with local nonprofit organizations to offer volunteer opportunities for Georgia State students, faculty and staff.
Student Civic Engagement staff members lead service projects on a regular basis. View the university calendar, visit us on the Panther Involvement Network or visit PawsForACause to sign up for upcoming service projects, programs and events.
Individuals looking to volunteer on a regular basis are invited to engage with our ongoing service partners. Examples of opportunities include volunteering at The Rooftop Gardens at Center Parc Stadium and distributing food boxes with the Salvation Army. Call 404-413-1550 to learn more about ongoing volunteer opportunities.
Individuals and groups can also use PawsForACause to find volunteer opportunities promoted by community partners and to log volunteer hours.
In addition, Student Civic Engagement hosts the PawsForACause EXPO during the fall and spring semester where nonprofit organizations come to campus to recruit interested Georgia State community members for volunteer and internship positions.
Student Civic Engagement staff is available to help or advise students about volunteering. Community service opportunities are available for all interests, schedules and talents. Civic Engagement is here to help students find positions that are a good fit for them, so that the student, the agency, and the community benefit from the student’s participation.
Interested students can visit Student Civic Engagement in Student Center West, Suite 475, or contact us to schedule a meeting with our team so that Student Civic Engagement can help you find the right opportunity.
Contact Us
Student Civic Engagement
Contact Information
404-413-1550
civicengagement@gsu.edu
Office Location
475 Student Center West
66 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
Mailing Address
Georgia State University
Student Civic Engagement
P.O. Box 3972
Atlanta, GA 30302-3972
Staff Contact Information
Director for Student Civic Engagement
Ellin McDonough
404-413-1553
emcdonough@gsu.edu
Assistant Director for Student Civic Engagement
Byron Jones
404-413-1552
bjones164@gsu.edu
Coordinator for Student Civic Engagement
JP Peters
404-413-1554
jpeters14@gsu.edu