Events

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

FPC Food Pantry Volunteering

Join the VIP Immigration Project in supporting our local community! We are partnering with First Presbyterian Church (FPC) for their monthly food pantry distribution. FPC serves those in need across the Champaign-Urbana area, including many recent immigrant families who rely on these vital resources.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Unloading the food truck: Assisting with receiving and organizing incoming food shipments.

Packaging food: Assembling food boxes and packages for distribution.

Distributing food: Handing out supplies directly to community members and families.

There are multiple dates you can volunteer for! If you need help with transportation and/or would like to sign up for a spot that is already full, please contact me either through GroupMe or through ateno@illinois.edu

Points: 2