Join our university team for United Way’s Fall Day of Action! We’ll work alongside community volunteers on projects that make a real difference and show how our campus cares. One day, big impact—come be part of it!
Individual registration on United Way's website is required. Enter the team name University of Illinois Springfield
Come join us to make cozy blankets for kids in the hospital! It’s a fun, hands-on way to brighten someone’s day and bring comfort when they need it most. Every Fleece & Thank You blanket includes a personal video message from you to the child receiving it—and they can even send a thank-you back! This unique connection lets you see the real impact of your kindness and reminds patients they’re not alone. Through this program, you’ll get to be the sidekick our little heroes truly need.
Walk-Ins Welcome!
Come hang out with us and help make PB&J sandwiches for the homeless! It’s an easy way to give back, have fun, and make a big difference with something simple. Grab a friend and come spread some kindness (and peanut butter)!
Save the Date for Service-A-Thon—a campus-wide day of giving back through meaningful community service! This event brings together the campus community to make a positive impact in Springfield through a variety of service projects. Whether you're passionate about the environment, social justice, or helping others, there's a way for everyone to get involved. It’s a great opportunity to connect with others, earn service hours, and show what it means to be a Prairie Star.
Join us at Habitat for Humanity ReStore to arrange items on the floor and prepare merchandise for sale, supporting affordable housing in our community. Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals or flip-flops, even with socks); long pants are recommended.
Campus clean-up to untie yellow ribbons from Veteran's Day. This project requires walking and is outside, so dress for the weather. Supplies and maps will be available at the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center.
The 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance invites us to honor the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on September 11th by uniting in acts of kindness and service. Born from the vision of David Paine and Jay Winuk—whose brother Glenn, an attorney and volunteer firefighter, was killed while responding at the World Trade Center—this day transforms tragedy into a movement for good.
The 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance invites us to honor the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on September 11th by uniting in acts of kindness and service. Born from the vision of David Paine and Jay Winuk—whose brother Glenn, an attorney and volunteer firefighter, was killed while responding at the World Trade Center—this day transforms tragedy into a movement for good.
The 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance invites us to honor the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on September 11th by uniting in acts of kindness and service. Born from the vision of David Paine and Jay Winuk—whose brother Glenn, an attorney and volunteer firefighter, was killed while responding at the World Trade Center—this day transforms tragedy into a movement for good.
The 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance invites us to honor the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on September 11th by uniting in acts of kindness and service. Born from the vision of David Paine and Jay Winuk—whose brother Glenn, an attorney and volunteer firefighter, was killed while responding at the World Trade Center—this day transforms tragedy into a movement for good.