For Volunteers

Volunteer Sign-up

Are you an OSU-Stillwater student, faculty or staff member, or a Payne County resident? Use the forms below to register for Into the Streets. We will assign you to a volunteer project in the community. All projects will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Volunteer registraion will close Friday, November 8th at 5:00 pm. 

• Student Forms

   If you want to create a volunteer group for your registered or sponsored student organization, please fill out the form below and create an access code for your group. You will need to share the access code with anyone who wants to join your group.

  Group Creation

   

  Are you an OSU-Stillwater student? Register for Into the Streets by joining an existing group or sign up as an individual volunteer, please feel out the form below.

  Student Volunteer Form

   

• Faculty/Staff/Community Member Form

  Are you an OSU-Stillwater faculty or staff member, or Payne County resident? Use this form to register for Into the Streets. We will assign you to a volunteer project in the community. 

  Faculty/Staff/Community Member Form

Committee Application

Help make an impact by getting involved in our Into the Streets committee. Applications for fall Into the Streets will open September 23,2024 and close October 4, 2024 at 11:59pm. If chosen to serve on a committee you will need to be at the first committee meeting on Tuesday, October 15th at 8:00pm.

Apply Here

Volunteer FAQs

• When is Into the Streets?
  The fall semester date is November 16, 2024.
• When should we arrive on campus on the day-of?
  Volunteers should arrive from 8 - 8:30 a.m. at Wes Watkins where check in and tool distribution will occur. The Into the Streets Team will guide you to the correct check-in location.  Volunteers will be sent out to job sites between 9 - 9:30 a.m. and begin serving!
• Where is jobsite check-in located and what do I need to do to check-in?
  Jobsite leaders are responsible for checking their group in.  Greek Jobsite leaders will walk up to the Greek check in table. Any other jobsite leaders will drive thru the Wes Watkins parking lot and be directed by the Into the Streets team. When you get in the check-in line, make sure to have your OSU ID, job site number, number of volunteers in your group, and address of your job site pulled up and ready to show. After this, you are now checked in to serve at Into the Streets!

   

  NOTE: All participants MUST stay with their jobsite leader. Student volunteers cannot go to any job site that they are not assigned to. They must stay with their Jobsite Leader and stay in the group that they were assigned to.

• When should I arrive at the jobsite?
  Please arrive at your jobsite no later than 9:30 a.m. The Into the Streets team will begin calling jobsites at 10 a.m. to ensure your group has arrived.
• How long will a job last?
  Job lengths will depend on the site you are at. Volunteering will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. You are free to leave after 4 hours even if the job is not fully complete.
• What should be done if I or one of the volunteers in my group needs special accommodations?
  You can make a note of this when you're first signing up your group. You can also email us at intothestreets@okstate.edu with any questions you may have. 
• What are my responsibilities as a jobsite leader?
  Jobsite leaders are responsible for completing the Jobsite Leader Training, which will be in person during the week prior to Into the Streets. Upon completion of this training, they will be sent the details of their job (including jobsite contact information and number). This email will include the jobsite number that they will need to check in at volunteer check-in on the day-of. Completing the mandatory Jobsite Leader Training is the ONLY way to receive your job site information.
• How does tool distribution work?
  Jobsite leaders will drive thru the Wes Watkins parking lot for tool pick up. They should come with their OSU ID and jobsite number. From there, Into the Streets team members will direct them to tool distribution team members who will get them the correct tools.

   

  Greek Life volunteers will be given their tools the night before and do not need to come through the tool distribution  drive thru. 
• What if the jobsite contact is not present when volunteers arrive?
  If participants arrive and the jobsite’s contact person is not there, call Into the Streets headquarters at (405) 744-6502 to report the situation; no service can occur if the jobsite contact is not there.
• What if the resident asks us to stay for more than the allotted time?
  Our residents are informed of the 4 hour volunteer limit. If for some reason they are asking you to stay you can kindly reiterate the expectations for Into the Streets 4 hour limit. You can stay to complete the project if you wish, but this is completely optional. If problems occur please call the ITS Headquarters.
• What if there is inclement weather?
  In case of rain or inclement weather on the day of Into the Streets, students are to check our Instagram to see if an announcement has been posted. We will put the event on under most conditions and will only cancel if there is extreme weather. Please be weather-aware and dress accordingly. There will not be a rescheduled date, and volunteers are not required to complete their jobs at a later date if it is canceled due to inclement weather. 
• What if volunteers in my group need to leave early?
  If volunteers need to leave the jobsite early, they must inform their site leaders, and that at least two students are left working at the jobsite. When the job is complete, students need to return the tools to Into the Streets headquarters.
• What if the residents offer food or drinks?
  Residents are NOT required to provide food or drinks, but some like to. If so, please be weary of any dietary restrictions members of your group may have. Other than that, feel free to enjoy.
• Can we use power tools or get on the roof?

  Under no circumstances are volunteers allowed to use power tools on the day of ITS. Power tools not allowed include:

  • Lawnmowers
  • Weedeaters
  • Chainsaws
  • Vacuums
  • Drills
  • Etc.

  Volunteers are not allowed to be on the roof of a building for any reason whatsoever or use a ladder over 6 ft for any task. If a resident asks that you perform a job that requires the use of a power tool or getting on a roof, kindly inform them that due to insurance constraints, ITS does not allow the use of any power tools, completing tasks on the roof of a building, or using a ladder over 6 ft. Residents are already aware of these things. In the instance that they don’t comply, call ITS Headquarters.

• What if participants feel unsafe at a jobsite?
  If you feel unsafe at the jobsite, please leave the jobsite immediately and call ITS Headquarters at 405.744.6502. Your safety is always our top priority. 

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