Huskers and RSOs can connect with service opportunities to help the Lincoln community. Join fellow Huskers this month to learn about Environmental injustices and volunteer at nonprofits connected to addressing this social problem.
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Explore and Understand: Environmental Injustices
Environmental injustices are defined as problems with environmental systems and resources that may have emerged as a result of human developed infrastructure and interference. Additional social issues may emerge as a result, which can impact surrounding communities and have long-lasting effects.
Huskers can learn more about Environmental Injusticeby reading this article.
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Keep Nebraska Beautiful: April 17
From its inception, Keep Nebraska Beautiful has been a nonprofit focused on waste reduction, recycling, and community beautification. Students have the opportunity to clean up antelope trail and other parks near campus on Monday, April 17th from 4pm to 6pm.
Sign up here to attend volunteer.
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NeighborWorks of Lincoln: April 18
NeighborWorks Lincoln was founded to combat economic inequities in our neighborhoods and build healthy communities. Students have the opportunity to place flyers in local neighborhood and assist with cleaning up a neighborhood on Tuesday, April 18 from 2pm to 4pm.
Sign up here to volunteer
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River Keepers: April 19
River Keepers coordinates efforts in conservation, safety, recreation, riparian restoration and water quality among local agencies in the Fargo, North Dakota/Moorhead, Minnesota region. Students will have the opportunity to turn old t-shirts into totes to help reduce plastic waste on Wednesday, April 19 from 4pm to 6pm.
Sign up here to volunteer
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Habitat for Humanity: April 20
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Students will have the opportunity to help at the Habitat For Humanity Restore office by placing items on shelfs and sorting donations on Thursday, April 20 from 2pm to 4pm.
Sign up here to volunteer
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Lincoln Children Zoo: April 21
Lincoln Children's Zoo is home to over 40 endangered animals including the Sumatran tiger and Matschie's tree kangaroo. Students have the opportunity to assist the children zoo by cleaning out habitats, laying down mulch on Friday, April 21 between 2pm to 4pm.
Sign up here to volunteer
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Submit a Story of Engagement
We are inviting Students to Submit a Story of Engagement before the end of every month so we can include them in future volunteer digest newsletters. The Story of Engagement blog will recognize Huskers who have participated in helping a nonprofit either through volunteering, raising proceeds, or conducting research.
Click here to submit a Story of Engagement.
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Questions?
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/engage-lincoln