Odessa College Student Life's goal is to give students the opportunity to give back
to the community by earning service hours. Odessa College is committed to building
strong and resilient communities.
Together, these endeavors contribute to fostering an environment of teamwork and leadership.
At Odessa College, students are presented with numerous chances to engage in leadership
roles and volunteer activities. Find these opportunities below:
Student Life Volunteer Opportunities:
Odessa College Volunteer Opportunities:
Organizing the Causal Clothes Closet
Monday, December 1st, 2025 - ONGOING
- Volunteers will be assisting with sorting, folding, and organizing clothes.
- Volunteers may volunteer from Monday-Friday, please email Nikki Handley with your desired day and time.
For more information, or to sign up to volunteer, please contact Nikki Handley at nhandley@odessa.edu.
Odessa College Energy Day
October 22nd, 2026 -- Wood Health Sciences Building 2nd Floor -- 8 AM to 12 PM
- Volunteers will be assisting with setting up, assisting presenters and partners, and taking down the event at the end.
- 4-5 Volunteers are needed, and they will be fed during the event. There is no link to sign up yet. Updates will be shared here.
For more information, please contact Professor Joshua Hardt at jhardt@odessa.edu or at 432.335.6723.
Other Community Volunteer Opportunities:
Teen Flow Fallapalooza 2026
October 7, 2026 -- Midland, TX -- 5 PM to 8:30 PM
- Fallapalooza takes a village, and we would love your help! Volunteers are needed throughout the day for event setup, activity stations, guest support, and cleanup. Please review the available opportunities below and choose the shift that works best for you. You are welcome to sign up for more than one shift! You can sign up using the following link: Fallapalooza 2026 Sign Up Link
- Event volunteers: Please arrive on time and check in when you arrive. If you are working the 6:25 PM shift, please arrive promptly so the first-shift volunteer can give you a quick station handoff.
- Comfortable shoes are recommended, and some setup and cleanup positions may involve lifting or moving supplies. Thank you for giving your time to help make Fallapalooza a wonderful night for our community!
For more information or any questions, please contact Beth Dumas at 832.444.8112.
2026 Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic Statewide Games
October 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2026 - Midland and Odessa, TX
- For more information, or to sign up to volunteer, please click on the following link: 2026 Special Olympics Fall Classic
For any questions or information on events, please contact Darci Lee at dlee@sotx.org or at 432.894.8217.