A mission lived! 

At Rockhurst, we speak of being “in the city for good.” Our physical location in the heart of Kansas City reflects the University’s mission-driven commitment to people and our vision of creating a more just world. All companions – students, faculty, staff and friends of the University – are essential in realizing our mission and vision and, therein, are encouraged to embody the Jesuit ideal of living as people “for and with others.”

Engage Rockhurst is a resource intended to support companions’ embrace of this ideal through engagement in service. We have created this page to help link individual employees and departments with service opportunities in Kansas City.

Thank you, Rockhurst faculty and staff companions, for engaging in our collective effort to creating a more just world!

Team-building Opportunities 

As a department, there is nothing better than rolling up your sleeves and working together to complete a service project. This is a great way to build relationships within your team and to serve others. Make a service opportunity a reward for finishing a big project or consider hosting your holiday parties around a volunteer event.

To search ways your team can volunteer together, go to www.rockhurst.galaxydigital.com or the “Engage” icon on Rockhurst’s web portal and see instructions below:

For departments searching for group opportunities for their staff:

  1. Select "Volunteer Opporunities"
  2. Filter by "Group Opportunities" 
  3. Once you find the opportunity that interests you, select "View Details" and click "Respond As Group."
  4. Fill in information and click "Create Team."
  5. Designate a team leader and select the number of additional team members.
  6. Once completed the agency that posted the community need will receive an email with your contact information and will reach out to you shortly.

Looking for an Individual Service Option? 

There are endless opportunities for individuals looking to spend a few hours giving to our community. If you are looking for a single event or a weekly/monthly way to give back, you can find the perfect fit for your time and talents through Engage Rockhurst.

To search ways you can volunteer individually, go to www.rockhurst.galaxydigital.com or the “Engage” button on Rockhurst’s web portal and see instructions below:

To search for opportunities to serve:

  1. Select "Volunteer Opportunities"
  2. Once you find the opportunity that interests you, select "View Details" and click "Respond."
  3. Write your message and click "Submit Volunteer Opportunity Response."
  4. Once completed the agency that posted the community need will receive an email with your contact information and will reach out to you shortly.

*If you respond to a community need and do not hear back within 48 hours, call or email the organization directly using the contact information provided on their organization's profile. Still nothing? Get in touch with Julia Vargas in the Center for Service Learning.