Category: Volunteer Opportunities and Surveys

If you speak Spanish, you could be a judge or volunteer in the Spanish Contest. The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures invites faculty and staff who are interested in volunteering from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 10 in the Spanish Contest, a day with different contests (spelling bee, skits, impromptu, poetry declamation, etc.) for USD 259 students.

Those interested can contact Dr. Rocío Del Águila at rocio.delaguila@wichita.edu or Julie Henderson at julie.henderson@wichita.edu.

Research Topic / Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a four-week intervention consisting of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and static stretching of the trapezius and hamstring muscles on tongue strength and endurance, muscle flexibility, and perceived muscle tension in healthy young adults.

Procedures: Participants will complete two testing sessions (pre and post), 4-weeks apart, assessing tongue muscle strength and endurance using the IOPI device, Neck and Hamstring flexibility using ROM assessments, Muscle tension using a Perceived Muscle Tension Questionnaire (PMTQ).

Time: Participation will include two, ~60 minutes testing sessions (pre/post).

• Treatment Group: Will also include two in-person intervention sessions per week and one at-home stretching session per week, for four weeks. (~30-minutes per session)
• Control Group: Should maintain normal activity throughout the study and no intervention required.

Inclusion criteria:

• Participants must be aged 18-30 years
• No history of tongue / recent oral surgery (except tooth extraction over six months ago)
• No known neurological disorder or TMJ dysfunction
• Not currently in a physical therapy or rehab program
• Not under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol

Location: 210 Heskett Center, Human Performance Laboratory

Sign-up: If you are interested in volunteering for this study, contact Vindhya Sayam at vxsayam@shockers.wichita.edu or 316-768-9866.

Should you have any questions or concerns, contact Dr. Heidi Bell at heidi.bell@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5150

Adults with misophonia are invited to participate in a brain imaging study.

Misophonia is a condition characterized by decreased tolerance for certain trigger sounds (e.g. chewing, breathing, etc.).

Participants must have normal hearing, be right handed and have no history of neurological disorders. The study consists of a single, approximately two-hour visit. Compensation is available.

For more information about eligibility, contact Dr. Benjamin Kirby at benjamin.kirby@wichita.edu or Dr. Yuanyuan Gao at yuanyuan.gao@wichita.edu.

The Human Performance Laboratory is recruiting participants for an ongoing research study titled “Comparative Effects of Low-Load Resistance Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction and Electrical Stimulation on Sensory Modulation.”

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the physiological responses that occur after completing exercise with blood flow restriction and a therapeutic electrical stimulation treatment. This study involves a total of seven visits. There are three intervention sessions that each last between 30 and 60 minutes. These sessions involve completing leg extensions with blood flow restriction, receiving a therapeutic electrical stimulation treatment or a control visit.

After each intervention, participants will return for a brief follow-up visit about eight hours after the intervention. Participants can earn up to $30 for completing all visits.

For questions, contact Dr. Christopher Proppe at christopher.proppe@wichita.edu.

Join the Community Service Board and Civic Engagement for several meaningful volunteer opportunities this spring:

• Help clean up local rivers with Wichita Clean Streams from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 21
• Connect with seniors during Senior Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. March 28 and April 11
• Support the Wichita Family Crisis Center from 10 a.m. to noon April 19
• Assist with Open Streets ICT April 19 with multiple shifts available
• Prepare art lesson materials at The Art Park from 9 to 11 a.m. April 25

Sign up on VolunteerICT and reach out to csb@wichita.edu with any questions.

Are you curious about volunteering, but aren’t sure where to start? Stop by the Volunteer Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 9 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center to learn about ways that you can get involved.

There will be representatives from more than thirty non-profits on hand who can tell you about how you can get involved with volunteering. Once you have visited with five organizations, you can enter a raffle to win a prize as well. For questions, email civicengagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

The Student Activities Council is seeking judges for the third annual Shockers Got Talent competition. Judges will watch, evaluate and score 10-12 student performers to determine this year’s winners who will receive scholarships.

Faculty and staff who volunteer their time receive the best seats in the house and are provided dinner for their time. Must be available starting at 6 p.m. April 2 at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center.

Deadline to apply is midnight Friday, March 18.

Join Wichita Clean Streams, Wichita RiverWalk Cleanup Crew and the Community Service Board for a morning of cleaning up the area around the Arkansas and Little Arkansas River from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21.

Gloves, trash bags and materials will be provided. Volunteers will meet at a location determined before the event. Volunteers will be given exact location of event via email before the event. Sign up on Volunteer ICT.

Volunteer with the Department of Public Health Sciences at Sharing Life Stories with Shockers, an opportunity to interview an older adult and preserve their story. There will be storytellers from Larksfield Place — former professionals in aerospace, healthcare, social work, education, business, military service and more — who are excited to share their experiences.

What you’ll gain:

• A meaningful volunteer experience
• Strong résumé or graduate school content
• Interviewing and communication skills
• A memorable intergenerational connection

Sign up (with a friend encouraged), meet your storyteller together and document their life story in a relaxed, conversational format. No prior experience is needed — just curiosity, respect and a willingness to listen.

Sign-up by Friday, March 6 to be matched with a storyteller. Sessions begin after spring break and are scheduled around your availability.

Join the Community Service Board supporting Storytime Village at its annual Youth Summit. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 6. Volunteer tasks may include helping to set-up for the event and facilitating activities and other related programming.