Texas State University
 
The River House
304 N. CM Allen Parkway
San Marcos, TX 78666
Ph: (512)245-9645
Fx: (512)245-7972
communityrelations@txstate.edu
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Recruit TxSt Volunteers

SIFE members help a local woman set up her email account.

Ways to recruit TxSt volunteers:

1.  Post your event on the Texas State Student Volunteer Connection website.
Instructions:
  • To register:
    • Register your agency/school/group online by clicking on the Agency Login link located on the bottom right of the home page.
    • Click on Login Here.
    • Click on Register and fill in the information requested.
    • Click on Save.
    • You will receive an email confirmation when your registration has been approved.  Call the SVC office at 245-1687 if you have any question.
  • To post an event to recruit TxSt volunteers:
    • Login at the Agency Login link located on the bottom right of the home page.
    • Click on Calendar - Add an Event link located on the right on the page.
    • Enter date and time and type of event. 
    • In the Event Title field, enter name of event, date and time.
    • Enter description in description field.
    • Click on Save Event.
    • SVC staff will approve and post your volunteer reqest on the SVC Calendar.
2.  Submit flyers to be posted in high traffic areas on campus.
  • Create and submit a flyer with detailed information and contact numbers to the SVC office.  Officers of the SVC Student Organization will post the flyers around  campus.
  • Flyers can be posted no more than 2-weeks prior to the event.
  • Call the SVC office at 245-1687 for more information.
3.  Tips on recruiting TxSt volunteers:
  • Include the Event Name, date and time in the Event Title Field. 
  • Be specific in the Description Field.  Include:
    • What they will be doing
    • Who the contact person is
    • Who and how do they sign up
    • What do they need to wear (old clothes, closed-toe shoes)
    • What is the audience - age group, organization
    • Why this event is important
    • Parking information
  • Divide sign up times into 2-hour shifts
  • Will lunch or refreshments be provided
  • Do the volunteers have to fill out a police check
4.  Target a specific interest group or organziation:
  • Find an organization to help your event
    • Visit the Student Organizations website.
    • Click on SEARCH registed orgs link located on the left of the page
    • Search by name, type or display all registered organizations.
    • Click SEARCH
    • From the generated list, click on an organization to retrieve contact information. 
    • Email the organization directly requesting volunteers.
5. Participate in Bobcat Build:
  • Bobcat Build is the one-day service event in the spring where 3,000 TxSt students, faculty and staff go out into the community to complete a project.
  • Visit the Bobcat Build website or call the Office of Community Relations at 245-9645 for more information.
6.  Host a booth at the annual Volunteer Fair
  • Each fall, the Student Volunteer Connection hosts a Volunteer Fair to allow local agencies and organzations a chance to come face-to-face with Texas State students to recruit potential volunteers.
  • Contact the Student Volunteer Connection at 512-245-1687 or svc@txstate.edu for more information.