Events

Chalk the Quad for VIP

Take advantage of the perfect sweater weather and come chalk Main Quad with VIP's upcoming events! Help us spread the word about our events while getting creative with your chalk creations. 

Points: 1

Special Olympics Practice Volunteer

Join VIP in supporting Special Olympics athletes during their practice! Volunteers will assist athletes and coaches as needed, help encourage participation, and contribute to a fun, positive, and inclusive environment.

Points: 1

Blanket Making Night Collab

Join Volunteer Illini Projects and Financial Planning Club to create no-sew blankets and tug toys for local animal shelters. Please sign up below so we can obtain the right amount of supplies!

Points: 1

Blood Drive

Come donate Blood or Blood components to help save lives 

Points: 1

AMBUCS Scarecrow Festival & Car Show Volunteer

Join GCC AMBUCS for a fun community event and help make the day special for local children! Volunteers will staff approximately 15 easy-to-run games, interact with children, and hand out prizes. 

Your help supports GCC AMBUCS’ mission of creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities and contributing to a welcoming, inclusive community. Transportation can be provided. See sign up for more details. 

Points: 4

Charm 5K Run

Sunday, Oct 18th @ starting at Anniversary Plaza, ending at Stadium Terrace Playing Field (directly across from the Grange Grove entrance)

Schedule:

• Volunteers: 9 AM–1 PM (may end earlier)

• Runner check-in: 10–10:30 AM

• 5K: 10:30 AM–12PM

Volunteers essentially help guide runners through each checkpoint, pass them water if needed, check runners in at the beginning of the race and give them their time at the end.

Points: 3

Chicagoland Exotic Animal Rescue Presentation

Join Animal Allies for a virtual presentation with Chicagoland Exotic Animal Rescue (CLEAR)! Learn more about the rescue and care of exotic animals, and get the chance to meet some of their animal ambassadors, including a Sun Conure and a Corn Snake. Come learn about these unique animals and the important work CLEAR does to provide them with care and support!

Points: 1

Stress Ball Making

We will be making stress balls to donate to the local juvenile detention center. Please come and bring your friends!

Points: 1

Getting Started with Tutoring

Getting started with Tutoring in the Champaign-Urbana Area. We will be breaking down tutoring opportunities open as well as how to get transportation and get involved in recurring tutoring opportunities.

Points: 1

Halloween Crafting for Clark Lindsey

Join the Arts Outreach and Senior Citizens projects in creating halloween-themed crafts to donate to Clark Lindsey, an older adult care facility. We will be painting pumpkins and creating halloween decals. Get in a spooky mood and be there!

Points: 1

Letters Against Isolation

Letters Against Isolation is a service event focused on brightening the days of senior citizens and helping combat social isolation. Volunteers will write thoughtful, encouraging letters and create personalized cards for seniors in the community. These small acts of kindness can help seniors feel remembered, valued, and connected. It’s a simple way to spread positivity and build meaningful connections across generations!

Points: 1

Uniplace Community Meal

Volunteers will have the opportunity to help with the Community Pantry and Community Dinner through a variety of shifts throughout the afternoon and evening. Tasks may include setting up tables, bringing pantry food upstairs, restocking pantry items, greeting guests, preparing food, serving meals, cleaning up, and helping organize the space.

Important Note 

 There are multiple volunteer shifts available, so you can choose the time and role that works best for you. Some cooking shifts prefer volunteers with Food Handler certification.

If I am not present during your shift, please email me a picture of yourself volunteering so I can verify your attendance.

Points: 1 pt/hour

Elementary School Essential Skills Classroom Volunteer Opportunity 

Volunteers will support students with mobility and cognitive needs by assisting with classroom activities and daily routines, such as morning meetings, rotations, feeding, recess, and wheelchair support. This is a recurring opportunity for volunteers to build meaningful connections and become a consistent part of the classroom experience.

Points: 1pt/hour

Champaign Gymnastics Academy Inclusion Assistant Volunteering Opportunity 

Make a meaningful impact this fall by becoming an Inclusion Assistant at CGA! Volunteers provide 1:1 support to gymnasts who need additional assistance during recreational gymnastics classes. This is a recurring weekly opportunity beginning in October, with consistent attendance expected. No gymnastics experience is required, and transportation can be provided if needed. Join us in helping gymnasts build confidence, feel supported, and enjoy an inclusive gymnastics experience!

Points: 1pt/hour