Community Service Board

How to Join

General Membership

Wichita State University’s Community Service Board is a student council that works to address issues of public concern through service and active citizenship in the community. Through reciprocal partnerships with community members and organizations, CSB members strive to serve their neighbors in the Wichita community and beyond with dignity and respect.

CSB members are ambassadors of civic engagement, which is an individual and collective effort to support the needs of a community or society through intentional outreach programs or initiatives.

Requirements

Because of COVID-19, CSB membership requirements have been changed for the 2020-2021 school year.New members must attend 5 CSB events or volunteer for 5 service hours. Hours may be turned into CSB@wichita.edu.

Mission Statement

Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership is committed to students by intentionally creating co-curricular experiences that complement the academic mission by providing opportunities which engage and develop students resulting in a vibrant campus culture that enhances their journey as a Shocker!

Purpose Statement

To plan and administer activities and programs which increase civic engagement efforts for WSU students, staff and faculty.
To contribute to student development and enhance opportunities for student leadership at Wichita State University.
To serve as a resource and umbrella for Community Service efforts hosted by student organizations.
To serve as an information and programming resource for other campus organizations and leaders, and to support their programming efforts as deemed appropriate by the Executive Board.

Spring 2023 Service Events

Please note that all in-person events may be canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions set by the university. If events are canceled, you will be notified through email. All events will be updated here and on volunteerICT. For more questions about getting involved with Community Service Board, email CSB@wichita.edu or call (316) 978-3022.

Food Bank Friday

February 3 and March 3
10 a.m. - noon | 1919 E. Douglas, Wichita KS 67211

Join the Community Service Board volunteering at the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse. Volunteers will work together to assemble food packages for the program’s Food for Kids and Bob’s Boxes as well as support the Foodbank’s other programs. No past volunteer experience is necessary. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting dirty.

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Two CSB students volunteering at the GIV Warehouse

Give Back at the GIV Warehouse

March 31 and April 21
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | 432 N. Washington

The United Way Give Items of Value (GIV) program accepts donated items from companies and offers them at no charge to nonprofits throughout the state. Volunteers will meet at the GIV Warehouse to sort and organize items so that they may be given to local nonprofits.

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Senior Saturday

February 18, March 11, and April 1
9 - 11 a.m. | Larksfield Place, 7373 East 29th St N., Wichita KS 67226

Senior Saturdays provides an opportunity for Shockers to volunteers to work with local seniors and at Larksfield Senior Living Community. Volunteers may assist with various tasks including; yard work, playing games, reading together or just spend time chatting with seniors. No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome!

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Wednesdays with the Boys and Girls Club

February 1, March 1, and April 5
4 - 6 p.m. | 2400 N. Opportunity Drive., Wichita KS 67260

Join the Community Service Board tutoring students at the Boys and Girls Club in their After School Program. Tutors help students in areas of math, reading, history, spelling, science, and English. No experience is necessary. Volunteers must fill out a volunteer application and undergo a background check.

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Wednesdays at the Diner

February 8, March 8, and April 12
5 - 8 p.m. | 520 N. Broadway

Help serve a free meal at the Lord's Diner. The Diner provides a free meal seven days a week, 365 days a year. Duties may include serving food, busing dishes, refilling drinks, dining hall clean-up and washing dishes.

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Wichita Clean Streams

March 11 and April 8
10 a.m. - noon | Location TBD

The Community Service Board will partner with the Wichita RiverWalk Cleanup Crew for a morning of volunteering and cleaning up the area around the Arkansas and Little Arkansas River. Gloves and materials will be provided.

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Wu's Big Event

February 11
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | RSC Begg's Ballroom

Join us for WSU’s largest one day volunteer event! Join us on Februrary 11th, 2023 to make a HUGE impact in the Wichita community. Join your fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout our community.

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