Volunteering in the Community

Visit our Books to Prisoners, Illini Lights Out, and Salt & Light Pages for additional opportunities to volunteer with us!

Below are volunteer opportunities in the community and information on recent events we have participated in. Also, check out card-making projects.

Spring 2025 Events

The H.O.Y.C.E. Center, a 501c3 organization dedicated to life and self skills management for youth, has a volunteer opportunity. Shifts available between 2 pm and 8:30 pm. Volunteers will support families shopping at the Blessing Bank as part of the Giving Hope Giveaway at the Booker T Washington Family-Teacher Conference.

In March, the Community Engagement Committee started piloting a program with ClarkLindsey.

ClarkLindsey is a retirement community where we participate in activities such as games, crafts, and storytelling.

Stay tuned for more details on how you can join and contact wyattab2@illionois.edu with questions.

December 2024 Events

October 2024 Events

Articles on University Hauntings - Hot Spots: Psychology Building, Lincoln Hall, English Building, Videos & Haunted Spots: Main Library & Basement of Noyes Laboratory

Chancellor's Scholars walked to send the message that suicide is preventable and no student, faculty, or staff member on this campus is alone.

September 2024 Events

Some of the CHP crew after the walk.

Community Events

The 17th annual Light the Night is Thursday, September 19, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Alma Mater Plaza, Hallene Gateway, and the Ikenberry Commons Quad. You MUST bring your bike to get a free light set.

Approximately 1,100 bike light sets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. In case of severe weather, the event will be rescheduled for September 24.

Volunteers are needed for the event. No bike maintenance experience is necessary—individuals will be quickly trained to install the light sets.

Remember, a front light along with a rear reflector/light is required by Illinois law when riding at night. If your bike does not presently have lights, please take this opportunity to become compliant and enhance your visibility and safety in the evening hours.