Volunteer Events & Opportunities
Whether you're looking to meet like-minded people or gain work experience in the non-profit sector, we can find the right opportunity for you at Montana State University Billings. Check out our active volunteer programs and services.
CFE Hosted Volunteer Events & Opportunities
Food Security Initiatives
Yellowjacket Emergency Pantry (YEP)

Student-focused food insecurity service offering non-perishables, hygiene and school supplies. Locations at University Campus and City College.
Address food insecurity in Billings and at MSU Billings with the Yellowjacket Emergency Pantry. Volunteer at multiple times/dates at either the University or City College campus, or join in various projects such as the Halloween Food Drive, Cans around McMullen, and other partnered initiatives in the community.
Thanksgiving Meal Boxes

Community outreach program aimed at providing MSUB students and families Thanksgiving food packages over the holiday period.
Volunteers are needed to help shop, package, and distribute the Thanksgiving meal boxes. Multiple times available November 17 to 23. To volunteer, sign up online.
Individual Opportunities
Yellowjackets Serve

Student Organizations
Looking to develop your own volunteer group or service project? We can help you design an original project or connect you with an existing volunteering group to help maximize the impact you can make in our community.
Previous Events
Jackets from Jackets

Operation Supply
(Aug. 11 to Sept. 16)
Operation Supply
(Aug. 11 to Sept. 16)

MSUB Student United Way is partnering with UWYC for OperationSupply, which helps stock local school pantries with school supplies and hygiene items for teachers, counselors, and administrators to provide to students in need throughout the school year.
Donate at the YEP! Donation bins at University campus SUB Stingers, Library, College of Education, College of Business, McMullen Hall 1st floor, as well as at City College campus Tech Commons.
Halloween Food Drive (Oct. 14 & 28)
Halloween Food Drive (Oct. 14 & 28)

Partnering with Rocky Mountain College, this is MSUB’s annual Halloween-themed food drive in which volunteers collect non-perishable food items for the Yellowjacket Emergency Pantry (YEP) and Family Services from local neighborhoods. Halloween costumes are highly recommended! Meet in the SUB Upper Galleria at 5:30 PM for hot drinks and snacks before heading out.