Odessa College Student Life's goal is to give students the opportunity to give back
to the community by earning service hours. OC 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:
Spring Wrangler Orientation
Saturday, January 10th, 2026 - Saulsbury Campus Center - 9 AM - 6 PM
- Volunteers will assist with set up, checking people in, with the giveaway table, and to clean up.
- To sign up to volunteer, please click on the following link: Spring Wrangler Orientation Volunteer Sign Up Form
For more information, please contact the Office of Student Life at studentactivities@odessa.edu or at 432.335.6403.
Map It Out Monday
Monday, January 12th, 2026 - Saulsbury Campus Center - 9 AM - 6 PM
- Volunteers will assist with welcoming students, answering any questions that they may have, and help them find their classes so that that feel confident and prepared for their first day.
- To sign up to volunteer, please click on the following link: Map It Out Monday Volunteer Sign Up Form
For more information, please contact the Office of Student Life at studentactivities@odessa.edu or at 432.335.6403.
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.
Career and Transfer Center Graduation Touch Up Table
Friday, December 12th, 2025 - Sports Center, ICA Gym - 4:30 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, December 13th, 2025 - Sports Center, ICA Gym - 8:30 AM - 10 AM
Saturday, December 13th, 2025 - Sports Center, ICA Gym - 12:30 PM - 2 PM
- Volunteers will be assisting graduates with last minute hair and gown touchups, mostly steaming gowns and helping with graduation caps.
- 2 volunteers will be needed for each shift.
For more information, or to sign up to volunteer, please contact Aaron Trimble at atrimble@odessa.edu (preferred) or at 432-335-6643.
Graduation Tear Down
Saturday, December 13th, 2025 - Sports Center, ICA Gym - 7:30 PM
- Volunteers will be assisting with tearing down and cleaning up after the last graduation ceremony. Please wear comfy clothes and shoes.
For more information, or to sign up to volunteer, please reach out to Emily Chavez at echavez@odessa.edu.
Other Community Volunteer Opportunities: