Our student service organizations work toward improving communities; support causes and organizations through service and philanthropy; and provide inclusive, fun, and enriching environments for students to serve together.
Student Service/Philanthropy Organizations
Many clubs and organizations at Behrend dedicate time and energy to service. Below, we've highlighted our service clubs and organizations dedicated almost exclusively to service:
- Alpha Phi Omega: A co-ed national service fraternity based on scouting principles. Alpha Phi Omega does service throughout the Erie Community and is open to all students.
- Behrend Benefiting THON: A philanthropic club that raises money and awareness year-round for children with pediatric cancer. The club is a commonwealth organization of THON, Penn State's Dance Marathon.
- Behrend Serves: A service-based student organization whose mission is to enhance the educational, cultural, and social experience of Penn State Behrend students through meaningful and impactful community engagement opportunities.
- Circle K: Works to unite students across the Behrend campus while reaching out into the Erie community and making a difference.
- Project Paws: A club devoted to helping local animal shelters through fundraising and volunteering projects.
- Random Acts of Kindness: Works to strengthen relationships among members of Penn State Behrend and other local communities by fulfilling requests to give back to those in need on an individual and group basis.
Are you a student who wants to join or start a service organization on campus? To join, visit the Discover pages linked to each organization above and contact the club and organization leaders. To start an organization, contact Student Leadership and Involvement.
