Peayple in the Community

Day of Service - August 26, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming Peayple in the Community – Day of Service, slated for August 26, 2024. This is more than a date on the calendar; it’s an opportunity to come together as a community and make a tangible impact in Clarksville. 

Rooted in Austin Peay State University’s strategic plan, this event fosters engagement through service, transforming our words into actions and plans into impact. We’re not just here to learn but to serve. We're here to strengthen the bonds that connect us. 

Sign Up Information

To ensure everyone can participate effectively, we are managing RSVPs for the different service opportunities. Freshmen do not need to sign up and should look below for information on where to show up on the day. Other participants, including students, faculty, staff, and community members, should follow the sign-up process provided below.

Freshmen

Freshmen, don't miss this exclusive opportunity to participate in Freshman-Only events! Join us at the Morgan University Center Plaza at 10:00 a.m. on August 26. There will be numerous exciting and meaningful activities just for you, including:

All Other Participants

Are you ready to make a difference and forge lasting connections? All students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to join us for a day filled with impactful activities and meaningful engagement. Sign up now for various service opportunities using the RSVP link below.

Peayple in the Community Sign-Up

On August 26, discover the perfect volunteer opportunity that fits your schedule. We have an exciting lineup of projects and collaborations across Clarksville and beyond. Here are just some of the options available:

• Bell Garden (Nashville): Maintain this community garden by harvesting, planting, weeding, and spreading woodchips.

• Blue Star Families - Warehouse: Sort, organize, and pack food boxes for distribution, and help clean the surroundings.

• Narcan Training: Engage in life-saving training sessions to help combat drug overdoses.

• Artlink: Sort and organize art supplies and assist with DIY projects to prepare for upcoming events.

By participating, you'll enrich the lives of others and build stronger bonds within our Austin Peay family.

Explore the opportunities, choose the one that excites you the most, and prepare to unite with your peers, mentors, and colleagues in a shared mission to uplift our community. Together, we will create a lasting impact and foster a culture of service and collaboration.

Welcome to a day of service, a day of engagement, and a day of making a difference. At Austin Peay, we don’t just aim for success – we foster it in ourselves and others.

We look forward to seeing you there and making a positive impact together!

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What's Our Purpose?

Fostering Engagement

The event stimulates active engagement among the Austin Peay community – students, faculty and staff – outside the traditional academic environment. It provides a platform to interact, collaborate and build relationships in a service-oriented setting.

Community Service

The event encourages the Austin Peay community to give back to Clarksville. This is realized by volunteering with various organizations and participating in service activities. The act of service benefits the wider community and enriches the experiences of those who participate.

Building Relationships

The event builds stronger, more meaningful connections among members of the Austin Peay community by creating opportunities for participants to work together in service activities.

Realizing APSU’s Strategic Vision

The Day of Service supports Austin Peay’s strategic vision of enhancing student success and academic excellence by providing experiential learning opportunities, promoting civic responsibility, and cultivating an environment of collaboration and mutual support.

Supporting Clarksville

The Austin Peay community contributes to Clarksville’s social, economic and cultural development through active participation in various service activities. This reflects APSU’s commitment to be an active, contributing member of the local community.