Our AmeriCorps members gain valuable hands-on experience while serving their community—and receive a living allowance, education award, and professional development opportunities.
The Saddle Up & Serve program at Southern Arkansas University is a transformative AmeriCorps+EngageAR service initiative that empowers students to make a meaningful impact in the areas of healthy futures, education, and economic opportunity.
Join us as we ride toward a stronger, more resilient community. Whether you’re interested in serving, partnering, or learning more about how AmeriCorps is changing lives in Magnolia and beyond, you’ve come to the right place.
Focus Areas
With service members placed across campus and community sites, our program supports:
- Healthy Futures – Increasing food security, promoting nutrition, and expanding access to resources.
- Education – Enhancing literacy, after-school programs, and educational access for K-12 students.
- Economic Opportunity – Building career readiness, financial literacy, and workforce development programs.
Where We Serve
Saddle Up & Serve members serve across a variety of impactful sites including:
- Healthy Futures – Mulerider Market, Community Garden, Campus Recycling, Rider Recovery program
- Educational Programs – Magnolia Arts Center, Columbia County Library, Magnolia Housing Authority
- Career & Economic Support – Mulerider $ense, Student Resources, Abilities Unlimited, Career Services, Financial Aid
