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Department of Psychological Sciences
Outreach Opportunities

Why volunteer your time in psychology?

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community. It can also provide you with an opportunity to gain practical experience, evaluate the suitability of a particular career, as well as build your resume for applying to graduate programs and future employment. 

Below is a list of organizations and agencies that seek volunteers to assist in their delivery of their services. We have provided a link to the homepage (when available) for each site.

  • Many of these websites feature a "Get Involved" page which provides information about volunteering/applying. 
  • When phoning crisis and emergency centers please make sure to use non-emergency numbers
  • In addition to these organizations, you can check out general information about volunteer opportunities in the community through Auburn Impact

Alabama Counsel on Human Relations -- Head Start

The Alabama Council on Human Relations, Inc. is a private non-profit organization, funded exclusively for, educational and eleemosynary (charitable) purposes that partners with persons and agencies in the community, on behalf of the low-income population.  The goal of ACHR is to serve those persons with low incomes and the promotion and implementation of programs that improve economic conditions, education and racial relationships for all people, resulting in increased self-sufficiency and overall improvement in their quality of life.

Alabama Youth relationship Education Project (AYRE)

The Alabama Youth Relationship Education project (AYRE) offers  hands-on experiences with youth in 9th- 12th grade by applying skills, theories, and knowledge you are already learning in your major courses! Interested students will have the chance to earn a FREE training in evidence-based Relationship Education curricula and have the amazing opportunity to implement the curriculum to youth in local high school! HDFS 3930 and HDFS 4980 are graded courses in which students, from ANY major, have the opportunity to enroll for 2-3 credit hours based on their availability. All time commitments will be based around students’ schedules! Students will develop relationship skills, facilitation skills, and professional skills throughout their time in the course. Interested? Reach out to Kaitlynn Slaughter (kcs0037@auburn.edu) to get further information and sign up!

Auburn University - EAGLES program

The Education to Accomplish Growth in Life Experiences for Success, or EAGLES, is a comprehensive transition program (CTP) for students with intellectual disabilities. The program provides a post-secondary education opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities to engage in a two or four-year campus experience to help students achieve their employment and independent living goals upon successful completion of the program. To learn more, volunteer, or donate to the EAGLES program, contact Betty Patten at bjs0017@auburn.edu. 

Auburn University - Project Uplift

Project Uplift volunteers work as mentors and role models for underprivileged children around the Lee County area. Each volunteer is assigned a child with whom he or she is responsible to spend time. 

BraveHeart Center for Place and Purpose (BCPP)

BraveHeart Center for Place and Purpose provides an opportunity for Auburn students to enhance the quality of life for young adults with disabilities through daily health and wellness activities, and support community inclusion efforts on Auburn’s campus and throughout East Alabama. Contact Professor Angie Burque at burquad@auburn.edu or Angela Powell at azp0043@auburn.edu.

Camp ASCCA

Camp ASCCA volunteers work under experienced staff in assisting campers with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and developmental delay in various areas of the camping experience. Contact Dan Gilliland or Tom Collier, Camp ASCCA - P.O. Box 21, Jackson's Gap, AL 34841, (205) 825-9224 or IN-STATE ONLY 1-800-843-2247.

Camp Smile-A-Mile

Camp Smile-A-Mile volunteers work as counselors under experienced staff and medical personnel at this camp for children with cancer. Contact Camp Smile-A-Mile, P.O. Box 550155, Birmingham, AL 35255, (205) 323-8427.

The Curtis House

The Curtis House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community service facility lead by the Curtis family, creating a safe haven for the elderly, adults, and children. The presence of The Curtis House restores the legacy of the Curtis family's dedication to raise awareness of healthy and holistic ways of living. With the necessary resources, the Jeter community will strive toward a recognizable, productive, and sustainable asset adding to the growth of the City of Opelika.

Lee County Literacy Coalition

The Lee County Literacy Coalition (LCLC) is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing literacy programs at no cost to the community. The LCLC offers tutoring for reading, writing, math, computer, and GED preparation to individuals in the Lee County area. 

The Learning Tree

The Learning Tree is a preschool program designed for children with autism and their peer mentors. Volunteers may sign up to work for course credit or simply for volunteer experience. 

NBB Mentorship

NBB Mentoring is a Community Service Give Back Organization that strengthens and empowers communities by providing individuals and families with the resources and tools necessary for productive change. NBB provides mentoring programs for children 5 to 17 years age and engages in community efforts to aid homeless Veterans and Senior Citizens in Macon and Lee county Alabama.

Crisis Centers

Child and Family Support

Human Service Organizations and Departments