Join the Volunteer Center in collaboration with the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) 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. 

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.

Help make a difference in the community at our Care Kit Assembly! Join the Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center in collaboration with Aspiring Educators as we put together snack packages and hygiene kits to support local individuals in need. This is a hands-on, fun, and rewarding opportunity to give back and connect with others.

All materials will be provided. 

Help make a difference in the community at our Care Kit Assembly! Join the Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center in collaboration with Aspiring Educators as we put together snack packages and hygiene kits to support local individuals in need. This is a hands-on, fun, and rewarding opportunity to give back and connect with others.

All materials will be provided. 

Celebrate National Volunteer Month with us at a special social event honoring UIS students who participated in volunteer activities! This gathering is all about recognizing your time, effort, and impact in the Springfield community.

Join us each year as we come together to honor the remarkable individuals and organizations that enrich the Springfield community through their dedication and service. The Good as Gold Ceremony, established in 2009, shines a spotlight on the tireless volunteers and nonprofit organizations that embody the spirit of giving.

Visit our table to learn about an opportunity to support youth and ways to ignite your volunteerism with Girls on the Run.

GIRLS ON THE RUN:

"Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others."

Join the Volunteer Center and the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated for a project at the Midwest Distribution Center.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate, comfortable clothing. We look forward to having you with us!

Come out and help us organize our UISCares Food Pantry. We will be sorting through expiration dates and getting items on shelves.

Come out and help us organize our UISCares Food Pantry. We will be sorting through expiration dates and getting items on shelves.