UIS Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center

Join us on September 11 for a day of service to the St Louis community. Limited spots are available, so RSVP on UIS Connection now at the QR code below.

Still in the area? Join the Campus Community Garden on Thursdays this summer from 5-7PM for weekly garden work nights! Anyone is welcome to attend garden events. No gardening experience necessary. All tools will be provided.

Wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes. There is no bathroom on site, plan accordingly! If you would like to take home produce, please BYOB (bring your own bags). We do have some things for harvest, such as various peppers, cabbage/lettuce, beans and there is plenty of herbs to choose from! For more info. visit https://www.uis.edu/community-garden/about/

In a world of deepfakes, trusted voting info is vital. Join 's "Voter Engagement in the First AI Election" webinar on 7/31 at 2pm ET to learn what tech Partners are doing to fight misinformation and ensure election integrity.

RSVP here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Voter Engagement in the First AI Election: Fighting Misinformation & Disinformation with #TrustedInfo. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join us for an insightful webinar on combating Artificial Intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation in the 2024 elections. This event will feature presentations by leading tech partners, including Meta (Facebook) and Microsoft, who will share their cutting-edge strategies and technologie...

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? The Department on Aging is seeking dedicated Ombudsman volunteers to serve as advocates and address issues faced by older adults residing in long-term care communities.

Volunteer Role: As an Ombudsman volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and rights of older adults are upheld. You'll work directly with residents, families, and facility staff to resolve concerns and improve quality of life.

Serve Illinois is currently seeking volunteers in the Chicago area to assist with flood cleanup efforts. This is a valuable opportunity to directly contribute to community recovery and support those affected by recent flooding. Join us in making a difference and helping neighbors in need.

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Shoutout to an Awesome Alum who's still out there serving her community! https://newschannel20.com/features/women-without-limits/young-woman-fuels-childrens-love-for-reading-through-community-libraries?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2RSCL_epAcpxiXuaoobso61hIHWVqYG1JQ56UYCAvt2-adA57Vmdya7Ww_aem_AflgI_2kK2lsbvOk17O-K5raNbG9H-GDSfZAujMYQ1dv0b9AqhELW7m8hZtMT4IXkgAGZoH9HsQa08ClLB0l6qBA

Young woman fuels children's love for reading through community libraries You're never too young to make an imprint in the community and one woman is proving just that. A recent college graduate is helping children explore their love

Join the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center Team during Fall 2024. Apply on Handshake

April is National Volunteer Month! Help us celebrate by volunteering at one of these upcoming projects!

Thanks to everyone that came out to make PBJ's today! All 100 will be distributed by The Phoenix Center as part of a public health effort to provide resources to unhoused individuals. Shoutout to our centerpiece organization in making this happen - PBJ Springfield!

We will keep track of how much weight is donated by group or individual - however you choose to collect. Totals (bragging rights) will be posted on Monday April 16th

The Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit is a wrap! From keynote speakers like former US Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, student poster presentations to visits to the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market and the University of Arkansas campus food pantry, UIS students have a wealth of knowledge and ideas to put into practice!

We are taking the challenge!

Make plans to join Dr. J!

Don't miss this opportunity as part of National Volunteer Month. Your service won't go unnoticed! Participants will be entered into a drawing for Amazon gift cards.

Today is Sexual Assualt Awareness Day of Action. Volunteers put up flags to honor the 430,000 people that will experience sexual assault this year. Join us at 5:30pm for our take down event and save the date for Take Back the Night on April 12th with UIS Women's Center

The Illinois primary election is today! Cast your ballot and make your voice heard!

If you haven’t registered to vote yet, there’s still time! In-person grace period registration and voting is available today at the office of the election authority or other designated locations.

Here’s what to know before you go vote:

You don’t need to show an ID to cast your ballot unless you registered to vote by mail without submitting an ID at that time. Acceptable forms of ID must show your name and address (ex. photo ID, utility bill, paycheck, residential lease or contract, student ID, government document).

Polls will be open from 6 AM–7 PM. If you’re in line by 7 PM, stay in line! You will be allowed to vote. Illinois voters can cast their ballots in one primary of their choice.

Are you vote ready? Don't forget the primary election, tomorrow, March 19.

Yesterday was our last day of service projects! We spent the morning at Medshare weighing medical supply packages. After lunch, we headed back to Medshare and sorted medical supplies. To end the night, we had our team dinner at R Thomas Deluxe Grill and stopped at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams🍨 We are now on our way back to IL!

Yesterday we spent our morning at Medshare organizing medical supplies. Medshare collects excess supplies from here in the U.S. and sends them to places around the world in need.

After lunch, we went to the Georgia Aquarium and saw the dolphin show. Then, we walked across the street and saw Olympic Park. To finish out the night, we stopped at the Atlanta Fair.

This morning we volunteered at Trees Atlanta. Our goal was to remove Japanese honeysuckle which is an invasive species to the trees on the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum.

After lunch, we went to the World of Coca-Cola and the Lenox Square Mall.

Yesterday we started our morning at Urban Recipe doing pallet prep. This entailed packing foods onto pallets to help provide food security for families in the community. The community is divided into co-ops and the pallets are loaded based on co-op size & preferences. After pallets are wrapped, they are delivered to the co-ops and the families work together to divide the food amongst each other.

During our lunch break, we stopped at a coffee shop that was across the street from our second volunteer location.

Our afternoon service project was at Open Hand. We were in the kitchen packaging meals that will be delivered to those with severe illnesses. Medically tailored meals are delivered to individuals living with severe illness and who are homebound through a referral from a medical professional or healthcare plan. Meals are specifically designed for their diagnosis, as well as the additional complications that come with that illness. Their medically tailored meals are prepared and cooked in an effort to improve health outcomes, because Open Hand believes food is medicine.(unfortunately no pics to show as wearing hairnets is a humbling experience)

The Prairie Stars Service Trip made it to Atlanta, GA! Stopped at Buc-ee’s to see what the hype was about. Service projects start tomorrow.

We're just 9 days away from the Primary Election and you may still have some things on your To-Do list to get . We're here to help make sure these dates don't sneak up on you!

Finishing up final details for 10 lucky students to experience an amazing Spring Break Trip!

Early voting begins today. The Sangamon County Board of Elections is set up in the southwest corner of the student union near the main welcome desk. Note the precincts that can vote at this location in the graphic.

The Primary Election is only 15 days away. What do you need to know?

The UIS Leadership for Life program hosted a game night and pizza Friday evening. It was a great time to meet friends old and new while finding out who the chameleon was or who would sink the battleship!

It’s always rewarding to help out at St. John’s Breadline. They said it was a “slow” day, yet UIS and UIC Nursing students teamed up with other awesome community volunteers to serve over 200 meals!