Community engagement is at the heart of the mission of our Honors Program, as it should be.  The Community engagement requirement for the Honors Program is not just about ensuring that we give back to the Big Rapids and Mecosta County communities, but also about enriching the college experience of our students.

Community engagement inculcates a sense of civic responsibility, provides opportunities to develop intellectual skills by applying them to tangible problems,  and expands students’ ethical and cultural perspectives. Each student in the Honors Program commits to at least 15 hours of community service a semester, some far more.

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Volunteers Needed for Enchanted Forest April 27! - Camp Newaygo seeks volunteers for their Enchanted Forest event on Saturday, April 27 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Volunteers will place fairy houses on trails, act as trail guides, […]

Flexible Volunteer Hours Available at B2 Outlet Store - B2 Outlet Store, whose proceeds support Cran-Hill Ranch and other charities, is looking for volunteers to hang clothes. The store is located at 1290 Perry Ave. in Big Rapids. Volunteers can […]

Adopt-a-Highway Clean Up April 14 - The Honors Student Association Service Committee is planning their Adopt-a-Highway clean-up for April 14 from 12 to 3. Taylor Scott will be facilitating the project and organizing carpooling. Before starting […]

Volunteers Needed to Sort Books on Thursday, April 4 - The American Association of University Women needs volunteers to help sort books on Thursday, April 4 from 8 AM to 3 PM at First United Methodist Church at 304 Elm […]

Dump and Run Volunteers Needed May 1 – 11 - Immanuel Lutheran Church seeks volunteers to help with its Dump and Run event May 1 – 11 this spring. Dump & Run gathers items that FSU students no longer want […]

Volunteers Needed this Saturday for Big Rapids Basketball Games - Big Rapids Middle School is hosting four 5th grade boys basketball games on Saturday. They need volunteers to staff a concession stand, take tickets, and operate a scoreboard. Game times are […]

Honors Peer Mentor Meeting - Melody Antel and other members of the Peer Mentor Program Committee will be holding a meeting for students interested in becoming an honors peer mentor on Thursday, February 28 at […]

Lunch and Learn: How to Become a Reading Tutor in Big Rapids - Join us on Thursday, February 28 at 11 AM in Pickell to find out how you can make a difference in people’s lives by helping them learn to read! Suzanne […]

Ferris Focus Group Volunteer Opportunity - The Office of Educational Counseling and Disabilities Services seeks 10-12  student volunteers to participate in a focus group on February 27 at 4:30 PM in STARR. The session should last […]

Volunteers Needed for Poverty Simulation at Ferris - The Office of Community Engagement and the Economic Equality Initiative at Ferris are recruiting volunteers for a poverty simulation to be held on Thursday, February 28 from 3 to 5 […]

Volunteer or Earn Study Abroad Funds as an English Language Conversation Partner at Ferris - Ferris’s Office of International Education seeks students interested in helping international students practice their English-language conversation skills through the MyPlace Program. Students who plan to study abroad can earn scholarship […]

Our Brother’s Keeper Seeks Volunteers - Our Brother’s Keeper Shelter needs volunteers! OBK provides temporary housing for adults and families in Big Rapids. Volunteers can help in many ways, including answering the phone, greeting visitors, providing […]

Honors Ambassador - CALL FOR AN HONORS AMBASSADORS 2019 Honors Student Ambassadors – Volunteer opportunity Do you love the Honors Program at Ferris? Could you use a few extra service hours? We are looking for a handful […]

Cran-Hill Ranch Seeks Volunteers for Saturday, January 12 WinterFest - Cran-Hill Ranch seeks volunteers for Winterfest on Saturday, January 12. Winterfest is an outreach to the community involving a free day of winter activities, pony rides, and a meal. Volunteers will […]

Morley Stanwood High School Volunteer Opportunity - Morley Stanwood High School is looking for volunteer chaperones for their Lock In on January 26, which will include inflatables, video games, movies, and board games. The event will start […]