Ongoing Programs
UNCW KIDS
Make a difference in the life of a local child. Through the UNCW Kids program, students tutor and mentor children once a week for an hour and a half. Tutoring locations include two elementary school sites in addition to the on-campus site. No experience is required – just a good attitude, patience and a desire to have fun! On- and off-campus locations. For more information, contact CLES at 962-3877.
Episodic (One-Time) Volunteer Opportunities
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES
Give the gift of life at our periodic blood drives sponsored by the American Red Cross. Volunteers & Donors are needed. Make an appointment to donate blood online at https://www.membersforlife.org/cbsr/schedule/login.php?act=code (UNCW's sponsor code: 632) or call the Center for Leadership Education and Service (CLES) at (910) 962-3877.
Fall 2008 American Red Cross Blood Drives (Location: Warwick Center Ballroom)
Wednesday, August 27 10:00am-3:30pm
Thursday, September 18 11:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday, October 22 10:00am-3:30pm
Thursday, November 13 10:00am-3:30pm
Tuesday, December 2 10:00am-3:30pm
SATURDAY SEAHAWK SURGES
Make a difference in our local community! Volunteer for one of our monthly Saturday Seahawk Surges. Community service projects and exact times vary by date. For more information, contact CLES at (910) 962-3877.
Fall 2008 Dates Coming Soon ...
ADOPT-A-FAMILY
Purchase Thanksgiving groceries for an area family. Student organizations, university departments and other groups can co-sponsor a family. The approximate cost is $50 per family. Groups are encouraged to participate.
ANGEL TREE
Make the holidays brighter for a local youth by purchasing holiday presents. Student organizations, university departments and other groups can co-sponsor a youth. The approximate cost is $50 per child. Groups are encouraged to participate.
WOODLOT PROJECT
Warm the hearts and homes of families in the community by chopping and loading firewood for heat and/or cooking during the winter months. For more information, contact CLES at (910) 962-3877
WOMEN'S DAY SURGE
Serve an area non-profit organization that benefits women in honor of Women’s History Month.
SENIOR CITIZEN SURGE
Brighten the day of an area senior citizen by providing one-on-one companionship on a Saturday afternoon.
Special Events
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
Don your costume and help provide a safe, fun Halloween event for children in the community. Volunteer registration is required in advance.
Save the Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2007
FALL/SPRING BREAK SERVICE TRIPS
Spend your fall or spring break building a Habitat for Humanity home, helping out in a D.C. food kitchen or exploring environmental issues in the Everglades. Click on the Service Trips tab to learn more about these special opportunities.
Fall Break 2008: October 4 - 7
Spring Break 2009: March 7 - 15
YOUNG AT HEART SOCIAL
Put your dancing shoes on and join us for a night of socializing and dancing with area senior citizens. Warwick Center Ballroom.
Save the Date: February 2009
HUNGER and HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
Did you know that approximately 3.5 million people, including 1.3 million children, are likely to be homeless in any given year? (Source: Urban Institute 2000). Learn more about issues surrounding hunger and homelessness and how you can help serve this population at our annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in November. Events include the Faces of Homelessness Panel, the Canned Food Drive and the Hunger Banquet.
