Some students are serving the community during their free time at Waynesburg University. The Sundown Service is an evening service initiative that is held in the Center for Service Leadership Office on the first floor of Stover.

On Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., students take part in a convenient, on-campus service opportunity that lets them lend a helping hand to others in need.

Angelica Good, Coordinator of Service Initiatives and Resident Director of SWEP, started the Sundown Service last year due to an increasing number of generous students on campus.

“The Sundown Service was started because several students had expressed interest in serving during later hours when they had more time to give,” wrote Good in an email response. “Also, some students do not feel comfortable serving off campus for various reasons, so on campus options were more convenient for them.”

Since its launch last year, the Sundown Service has had a few changes to it that is better forthe students. Of the changes, the most prominent one is the times of service.

As written last year in a Yellow Jacket article, the service times were from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. The starting time was pushed back an hour from this to better suit the students. “We pushed back the start time an hour because our attendance always grew as the night went on,” wrote Good.

New service project ideas have been added, as well as new partnerships with the community so students can serve in whatever setting they feel comfortable.

During the service days, the goal is to interact with peers and have fun while completing the designated project for the day. Examples of service projects completed here are making blankets for Project Linus, putting together cat and dog toys for the Greene County Humane Society, making gift bags for Adopt a Grandparent for nursing homes, and much more.

The Sundown Service is also open to ideas on service projects that students may have. “If a student has an idea that will positively impact the community, and interest student volunteers, we will do what we can to bring it to fruition,” wrote Good.

During its second year as a program, Good has long-term goals regarding the Sundown Service. “Some goals we hope to meet are making the service more well-known and appealing to students,” wrote Good. “As we progress, we hope to gain volunteers who come to serve for fun and bring new ideas to the plate.”

You can involve yourself in these service missions by showing up to the Center for Service Leadership Office during the designated time slots. Everybody is welcome to attend and help the community.