Sort with Dr. J
Join Dr. J at the UISCares Food Pantry and help sort food items that support our campus community. It’s a great way to give back, work together, and make a meaningful difference—one item at a time.
Save the Day with PBJ!
The PBJ Springfield movement has evolved to over 2,000 PBJ sandwiches made by community groups and individuals each week! Be a part of the PBJ movement by making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for local homeless shelters and community organizations. This event is open to all - with special credit being awarded to Springfest participants!
It’s an easy way to give back, have fun, and make a big difference in just an hour. Grab a friend and come spread some kindness (and peanut butter)!
Save the Day with PBJ!
The PBJ Springfield movement has evolved to over 2,000 PBJ sandwiches made by community groups and individuals each week! Be a part of the PBJ movement by making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for local homeless shelters and community organizations. This event is open to all - with special credit being awarded to Springfest participants!
It’s an easy way to give back, have fun, and make a big difference in just an hour. Grab a friend and come spread some kindness (and peanut butter)!
Save the Day with PBJ!
The PBJ Springfield movement has evolved to over 2,000 PBJ sandwiches made by community groups and individuals each week! Be a part of the PBJ movement by making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for local homeless shelters and community organizations. This event is open to all - with special credit being awarded to Springfest participants!
It’s an easy way to give back, have fun, and make a big difference in just an hour. Grab a friend and come spread some kindness (and peanut butter)!
Cook With Dr. J
Join us for a hands-on experience alongside your Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs! Cook with Dr. J invites students to step into the kitchen with Dr. J to prepare a fresh, delicious meal for a local nonprofit organization.
Campus Spring Clean Up
Spring cleaning for Earth Week! Let’s pick up some garbage and help green our community. Do you have 10 minutes, 30 minutes or more? Stop by for supplies and help green campus. Come out as an office, a Springfest team, an organization or by yourself.
National Volunteer Month Tabling
Celebrate National Volunteer Month with us! Stop by our table to discover meaningful ways to get involved—from addressing food insecurity and supporting the UIS community garden to campus clean-ups, care kit assembly, blood drives, and more. Join us throughout the month, and don’t miss our end-of-month celebration where we’ll recognize volunteers and give away prizes as a thank-you for serving.
National Volunteer Month Tabling
Celebrate National Volunteer Month with us! Stop by our table to discover meaningful ways to get involved—from addressing food insecurity and supporting the UIS community garden to campus clean-ups, care kit assembly, blood drives, and more. Join us throughout the month, and don’t miss our end-of-month celebration where we’ll recognize volunteers and give away prizes as a thank-you for serving.
Cook with Dr. J
Join us for a hands-on experience alongside your Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs! Cook with Dr. J invites students to step into the kitchen with Dr. J to prepare a fresh, delicious meal for a local nonprofit organization.
United Way Day of Action
Join us for United Way Day of Action, a community-wide event where volunteers come together to make a real difference. On this special day, individuals, families, businesses, and organizations unite to serve local nonprofits and community partners through hands-on volunteer projects. From preparing supplies and organizing spaces to helping with outdoor projects and community outreach, every act of service helps strengthen our community.