April Volunteer Opportunities

Friday, April 23 – UIS Cares Day
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
*Featured Service Splash*

Celebrate National Volunteer Week with us this year on UIS Cares Day. Our partners at the Springfield Park District need our help revitalizing the hiking trails at one of Springfield’s most frequently used parks. Come enjoy the weather, the outdoors, and help make Springfield a better place to live and thrive. RSVP to (217) 206-7716 or volunteer@uis.edu.


Saturday, April 10 – Camp Widjiwagan
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois need help preparing their outdoor camp for the spring and summer scouting season. A wide variety of jobs are available and everyone is welcome. Help make Camp Widjiwagan a beautiful place for all girls. Lunch, drinks, and snacks will be provided. Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty! RSVP to (217) 206-7716 or volunteer@uis.edu.

Monday, April 19 – Jonathan Sprinkles, “How to be a Change Maker”
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Brookens Auditorium

Jonathan Sprinkles is a dynamic public speaker who has won national awards for his inspirational talks on leadership, diversity, and service. Using a highly interactive speaking style, Mr. Sprinkles will talk about how those with the most influence on others are almost always those who serve others - that true leadership comes from those who put others first. An ECCE Speaker Series Event. Co-sponsored by the Student Government Association. This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, April 20 – Good as Gold Volunteer Awards Ceremony
4:30 – 7:00 PM
Sangamon Auditorium Lobby

The Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center is proud to host the second annual Good as Gold Ceremony, a recognition ceremony for UIS and community members that have volunteered their time and resources during the academic year. Join us for this celebration of the huge amount of good work that has been done by our campus and our community. Co-sponsored by the Springfield Junior League and Illinois Campus Compact. If you’d like to attend, please RSVP by April 9 to (217) 206-7716 or volunteer@uis.edu.

Thursday, April 22 – 2010 Women’s Expo
5:00 – 10:00 PM

The 2010 Women’s Expo features over 60 booths for women with information on health, safety, education, and services specifically for women. In addition, the event will feature a fashion show, auction, entertainment, and food and drinks. Volunteers are needed to help with admission, handing out programs, and assisting at the tents. The event benefits a number of area women’s organizations, including Sojourn Shelter and Services, an emergency services, educational, and legal assistance organization to victims of domestic abuse. To sign-up, or for more information about the Women’s Expo, please contact Candi Clouse at (217) 726-5100 ex. 213 or sojprevention@aol.com.

Saturday, April 24 – Sunday, April 25 – American Girl Fashion Show
Shifts from 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM both days

The American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled event for girls and their families, friends, and favorite dolls. Participants celebrate the experience of being a girl through a colorful presentation of historical and contemporary fashions. The event is a fundraiser for St. John’s Children’s Hospital. Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions including ticket taking, registration, seating, and assisting participants back stage. Contact Laura Michelotti at laura.michelotti@st-johns.org for information on available opportunities. The registration deadline is April 16.

• Be sure to celebrate National Volunteer Week this April by going out to serve your favorite organization, or just by thanking those volunteers who help make your life safer, healthier, and richer year-round.