Huskers and RSOs can connect with nonprofit organizations each day Oct. 25-29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nebraska Union. Students can learn about industries, internships, and volunteer opportunities at nonprofit organizations. Here's the 5 local nonprofits who will be on campus for you to meet.
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Nonprofit in Residence | NeighborWorks Lincoln
IN-PERSON INFORMATIONAL BOOTH | NEBRASKA UNION (CITY CAMPUS)
Date: Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 | Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Employer Information: NeighborWorks Lincoln revitalizes neighborhoods and supports homeownership, keeping Lincoln a safe and prosperous community. They encourage better neighborhoods by empowering strong resident leadership through collaboration with city department and community partners; facilitating sustainable homeownership through homebuyer education and assistance; and developing desirable housing for economically diverse clientele in Lincoln’s core neighborhoods.
Volunteer opportunities available: Projects will include litter clean-up, graffiti clean-up, landscaping, planting trees, mural painting, block parties, voter registration, mulching, and yard maintenance. These volunteer opportunities will be available throughout the year and projects can be tailored to fit any individual or group
Learn more: https://nwlincoln.org/about-us/support-us/volunteer/
Reach out to Rachel Surmick, rachael.surmick@nwlincoln.org
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Nonprofit in Residence | Friendship Home
IN-PERSON INFORMATIONAL BOOTH | NEBRASKA UNION (CITY CAMPUS)
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 | Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Employer Information: Friendship Home helps victims of domestic violence find physical and emotional safety. Offering possibilities to help change their lives when things are at their worst - to be the hope they can feel.
Volunteer opportunities available: Opportunities include volunteering as a Children’s Advocate spending Monday and Tuesday evenings with children while parents attend group meetings. There are also opportunities to help clean the building, decorate units for new families moving in, and organize donations. They have two special events during the year – Stuff the Bus and Safe Quarters.
Learn more: https://friendshiphome.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer/
Reach out to Rainey Korte, raineyk@friendshiphome.org
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Nonprofit in Residence | Big Brothers Big Sisters
IN-PERSON INFORMATIONAL BOOTH | NEBRASKA UNION (CITY CAMPUS)
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 | Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Employer Information: The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Volunteer opportunities available: Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln connects our community's youth – “Littles” – with caring mentors – “Bigs” – to help youth thrive through mentorship. The program provides free year-round mentoring services for children and youth ages 7-16, by connecting them with an adult mentor role model aged 19+. Big/Little matches meet 3-4 times per month for a minimum one-year commitment to establish and grow a mentoring relationship.
Learn more: https://bbbslincoln.org/volunteer/.
Reach out to Kyle Bishop, kbishop@bbslincoln.org
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Nonprofit in Residence | Community Action
IN-PERSON INFORMATIONAL BOOTH | NEBRASKA UNION (CITY CAMPUS)
Date: Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 | Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Employer Information: Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is a private, not-for-profit organization with the belief that extraordinary employees have the power to positively transform lives and communities. We value people who are passionate, ethical, and dedicated to empowering those living in poverty to reach economic stability
Volunteer opportunities available: At Community Action, we work hard to tailor volunteer experiences to fit your individual skills, interests, and goals. Examples include; volunteer receptionist, maintenance volunteer, landscaping and helping at the Gathering Place soup kitchen.
Learn more: https://www.communityactionatwork.org/help/volunteer/
Reach out to Sam Bates, sbates@communityactionwork.org
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Nonprofit in Residence | Cause Collective
IN-PERSON INFORMATIONAL BOOTH | NEBRASKA UNION (CITY CAMPUS
Date: Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 | Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Employer Information: Cause Collective strengthens nonprofits to better serve the community through collaboration, education and advocacy.
Volunteer opportunities available: Interested in getting more involved in your community and further building your resume? Join a nonprofit Board of Directors! Visit our Board Match page to see openings on nonprofit boards throughout Lincoln.
Learn more: https://www.causecollectivelincoln.org/vnews/display.v/ART/5df3e35d71708
Reach out to Jason Varga, director@causecollectivelincoln.org
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Do you want to learn more about the Nonprofit in Residence Event?
For more information contact Andrew Brown within Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement | andrew.brown@unl.edu | 402-472-8721.
More details at: https://involved.unl.edu/