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:
Homecoming - Casino Night
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 - 6 PM - Sports Center ICA Gym
- Volunteers will be assisting with decorating, set up, mocktail tables, check in tables, BINGO, prizes table, and clean up.
- Volunteers may sign up using the following link. Please click on the Homecoming Casino Night tab: Student Life Volunteer Opportunities Sign Up. You must sign up with your Odessa College email.
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Life at studentactivities@odessa.edu or at 432.335.6403.
Homecoming - Pep Rally
Monday, March 2nd, 2026 - 11 AM - Sports Center
- Volunteers will be assisting with the following: decorating and set up, check in table (punch cards, sign in), and clean up.
- Volunteers may sign up using the following link. Please click on the Homecoming Pep Rally tab: Student Life Volunteer Opportunities Sign Up. You must sign up with your Odessa College email.
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Life at studentactivities@odessa.edu or at 432.335.6403.
Homecoming - Tailgate
Monday, March 2nd, 2026 - 6 PM - Sports Center
- Volunteers will be assisting with the following: decorating and set up, check in table (punch cards, sign in), and clean up.
- Volunteers may sign up using the following link. Please click on the Homecoming Tailgate tab: Student Life Volunteer Opportunities Sign Up. You must sign up with your Odessa College email.
For more information, or if you have any questions, 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.
Other Community Volunteer Opportunities:
Special Olympics Area 18 Basketball Competition
February 21st, 2026 - Odessa College Sports Center - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Looking for volunteers to help with set up, break down, give awards, referee, and give medals.
- Volunteers are able to help all day or in half-day shifts.
To sign up to volunteer, please click on the following link: Special Olympics Area 18 Basketball Competition Volunteer Sign Up
For more information, please contact Mellisa Pierce at mpierce@sotx.org or at 432.999.2859.