Get Involved with Gender Equity Issues

Become a Peer Educator

The Gender Equity Center coordinates two peer education groups, Men Against Violence (MAV) and Peers Helping Reaffirm, Educate, and Empower (PHREE).

Other Opportunities

Centre County Women’s Resource Center Volunteer Class

Volunteers for the Centre County Women’s Resource Center answer hotline calls, respond to the hospital, and offer other critical support services to survivors in our community. Learn more about the process for becoming a volunteer.

Stand for State

State for State is a bystander intervention program focusing on sexual and relationship violence, mental health concerns, acts of bias, and risky drinking and drug use. Bystander intervention programs create a community of people who step in, speak up, and interrupt potential acts of violence. Visit the Stand for State website to learn how you can take action.

Commission for Women

The Penn State Commission for Women serves as an advisory group to the President of the University on the status of women at Penn State, advocates for women’s concerns, and recommends solutions. Faculty, staff, and students can learn more about how to get involved on the Commission For Women website.