Huskers and RSOs can connect with service opportunities to help the Lincoln community. Join fellow Huskers this month to volunteer at local nonprofits through one or many of these opportunities.
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Good Life Halfsy Volunteer: Tuesday, Oct. 19
Volunteer opportunities exist to help assemble and stuff runner packages before the race on Tuesday, Oct 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Meet at 3121 South 6th street, unit C Lincoln, NE 68502
Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-good-life-halfsy-volunteers-tickets-164368018167
Questions?
Reach out to: Jason Bakewell at jason@pinkgorillaevents.com
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Pershing Elementary School Backpack Program: Friday, Oct. 22
Volunteer opportunities exist to help assemble backpacks filled with food and school supplies on Friday, Oct. 22 from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pershing Elementary School.
Sign up at https://go.unl.edu/backpack-hunger-program
Questions?
Reach out to: Andrew Brown at andrew.brown@unl.edu
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Riley Elementary School Food Market: Monday, Oct. 25
Volunteer opportunities exist to help with the Food Market program and food distribution to youth on Monday, Oct. 25 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Riley Elementary School.
Sign up at https://go.unl.edu/food-market-program
Questions?
Reach out to: Andrew Brown at andrew.brown@unl.edu
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Cause Collective Board Matching
If you're interested in getting more involved in your community and further building your resume, join a nonprofit's Board of Directors. Visit our board match page to see openings on nonprofit boards throughout Lincoln.
Learn more at https://www.causecollectivelincoln.org/vnews/display.v/ART/5df3e35d71708
Questions?
Reach out to: Kayla Kremke, coordinator@causecollectivelincoln.org
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YWCA of Lincoln Take A Break Program
The YWCA has volunteer opportunities to assist with recreational and educational activity facilitation to ensure a safe and fun experience for youth and adults. The program is looking for volunteers on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month during the afternoon.
Sign up at https://unl.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4497716?ref=preview-header-click
Questions?
Reach out to: Hanah at tab@ywcalincoln.org
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International Quilt Museum
Volunteer opportunities include working directly with the collection, refolding quilts, and vacuuming quilts during the morning and afternoon Monday through Friday.
Sign up at https://www.internationalquiltmuseum.org/visit/support#volunteer
Questions?
Reach out to: Lauren Holt at Volunteer@internationalquiltmuseum.org
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Nonprofit in Residence
Network with local nonprofit organizations during the week of Oct. 25-29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Nebraska Union on City Campus. One nonprofit will be featured each day during the week.
Nonprofits in residence will include:
Monday, Oct. 25: Neighbor Works Lincoln
Tuesday, Oct. 26: Friendship Home
Wednesday, Oct. 27: Big Brothers Big Sisters
Thursday, Oct. 28: Community Action
Friday, Oct. 29: Cause Collective
Questions?
Reach out to: Andrew Brown, andrew.brown@unl.edu
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Do you want more volunteer opportunities?
Huskers can find more volunteer opportunities anytime on Handshake.
Watch this video for how to find volunteer opportunities on Handshake.
For more information contact Andrew Brown within Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement at andrew.brown@unl.edu or 402-472-8721.
More details at: https://involved.unl.edu/