In our efforts to instill the values of community and responsibility, the Center for Student and Civic Engagement hosts Voluntoona, an annual event that takes place every August during Welcome Week. Penn State Altoona partners with local community agencies to place students around the greater Altoona community to provide a morning of volunteer service. Since its inception in 2010, approximately 2,400 students have performed 6,300 hours of service to over 50 participating agencies.

Voluntoona is currently scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 15. Current students, faculty, and staff wishing to participate should sign up using the Voluntoona Participation form.

Community agencies wishing to learn more about being a Voluntoona partner should call 814-949-5064 or email [email protected]

Scroll through the gallery below to view photos of students participating in Voluntoona.

Students in Adler gym preparing for Voluntoona

Students gather in the in Adler gymnasium preparing for Voluntoona.

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Student work with community members as part of the Voluntoona community service effort

Student work with community members as part of the Voluntoona community service effort.

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Student work with community members as part of the Voluntoona community service effort

Student work with community members as part of the Voluntoona community service effort

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Students assist children in a game of baseball as part of the Voluntoona community service effort.

Students assist children in a game of baseball as part of the Voluntoona community service effort.

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Student work with community members as part of the Voluntoona community service effort

Student work with community members as part of the Voluntoona community service effort

Credit: Penn State