Bobcats Give Back

OSE is kicking off our monthly service project for the year by prepping the M for painting, and serving with HRDC's low-barrier shelter and drop-in center! 

OSE will be joining the Gallatin Valley Land Trust in their trail clean up work party! 

Service Saturday is partnering with Reese Creek Community Center to support their annual Dinner and Pie Auction fundraiser that brings neighbors together through live music, food, and fundraising activities! 

Service Saturday is a community service program that takes place throughout the academic year on the first Saturday of each month.

Projects take place on and off campus with local community organizations - transportation is provided if a project is taking place off campus!

Please RSVP beforehand on CatServe - space is limited for some projects.

Wear: 

• Comfortable clothing that can get dirty.
• Closed-toed shoes as some projects may be manual labor.

Bring:

• Water/snacks or other items you may need.

Note: If you are under 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian sign our Liability Waiver before participating. Please contact us.

The Office Student Engagement will make reasonable accommodations for known disabilities that may interfere with an individual's ability to participate. Persons requiring such accommodations should make their requests to kimberley.cleary@montana.edu as soon as possible before the meeting/event to allow adequate time for special arrangements.

Apply to be a Service Leader

While volunteering as a Service Project Leader, you will be in charge of gathering the other volunteers, leading some ice breaker activites and making sure they get to and from the project site safely. Once you get to your project site, you will be responsible for checking in and helping those who are volunteering with getting settled with the duties that the project involves. Contact information will be provided if any questions arise while you are volunteering. Once the event is over, you will check back in with OSE to make sure everyone that went with you made it back safely and to return any supplies that were borrowed. 

FAQ's

What are the benefits of being a leader versus a participant in bi-monthly Service Projects?
Being a Service Project Leader gives you the opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience and training as well as earn double VIM hours that go towards funding if you are a member of a club on campus! 

What is the training like for a Service Project Leader?
All Service Project Leaders will  go through a one-hour training prior to leading their first service group to prepare them to lead their groups. 

What is the time commitment of a Service Project Leader?
Service Saturday leaders can expect to attend a 1 hour training prior to leading their first service group. Day of Service Saturday they can expect to volunteer 4 hours of their time - 3 hours leading the group and participating in the service project and 30 minutes on each end.