Association of Office Professionals
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Service to the surrounding community is one of AOP鈥檚 fundamental objectives. The organization currently engages with the community through the following projects.
Current Initiatives
Mississippi Coastal CleanUp
Join us in our Fall community service project: Mississippi Coastal CleanUp on October 17,2026 from 8:00am-10:00am in Long Beach, MS. This initiative will aid in marine life by keeping the coastal areas trash and debris free. For more info, contact aretas.squire@usm.edu.
Past Community Service Projects
- The Big Event (April) (Annual USM Community Service Day)
- AOP volunteered at YMCA in 2025 Big Event with USM students
- AOP volunteered at YMCA in 2026 Big Event with USM students
- Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program
- AOP volunteered in Long Beach, MS in 2025 beach clean up project
- Cards of Caring (Annual Initiative)
- AOP distributed holiday cards to local nursing homes and assisted living communities
- Embracing Our Elderly (Reoccurring Initiative)
- AOP collected hygiene items and snacks for distribution to local nursing homes and assisted living communities
- Snacks for Support (Reoccurring Initiative)
- AOP collected snacks and drinks for Forrest General Hospital's Cancer Center
- Make Your Mark
- AOP partnered with Edwards Street Fellowship to decorate shopping bags for their food pantry
- Homebaked for Holidays
- Cans for Collegiates Campaign
- Blessings in a Backpack
- McCarty Scholars' Drive
- Coats for Comfort
Resources for Finding Volunteer Opportunities
Need Our Help?
If you have a community service event you would like our committee to help staff or need help publicizing your community service, let%20us%20know. We are here to help each other.