Bears in Action

Members of the St. Louis Alumni Chapter volunteer with Food Outreach.

Make an impact. Make connections. Make it fun.

Embrace Missouri State University’s Public Affairs mission and our proud tradition of volunteerism by taking part in Bears in Action.

This initiative brings alumni together to serve and make a meaningful difference in the communities where they live and work.

Join the cause

Want to get involved?

Throughout April, Alumni Chapters and alumni volunteers will host service projects. Simply find a project in your area below and RSVP to join in.

Volunteers removing trash from a creek area.
April 11: St. Louis
St. Louis Bears team up with Open Space STL for a hands-on cleanup of North Riverfront Park. Our efforts will help protect this scenic stretch along the Mississippi River.
Volunteers box hygiene items at an alumni service event.
April 23: Kansas City
Kansas City Bears will support Giving the Basics. We will pack and sort products to help this organization that provides essential hygiene items to people in need.

Each project will have an alumni volunteer on site to welcome participants and help coordinate the effort.

These opportunities are open not only to alumni, but also to family members and friends who want to serve alongside the Missouri State community.