Volunteer Opportunities
Do you enjoy new experiences? Are you looking for a way to get involved and make a difference in your community?
Be a volunteer! There are so many great reasons to volunteer. You will be giving back to the community and gaining valuable experience. You’ll also feel really good about yourself and have fun all at the same time!
With relationships with more than 100 local agencies and organizations, our volunteer opportunities will help you find an activity that fits both your interests and your schedule. Everyone is welcome to participate in one of our many volunteer traditions including Make a Difference Day, and Earth Day Clean Up. Additional information about volunteer opportunities can be found on Handshake. Select “Jobs” and then type “Volunteer” in the search bar.
For more information contact:
Advising and Career Center, Wyllie D175
Email: advisingcenter@uwp.edu
Student Engagement & Connection, SCTR L104
Email: activitiesengagement@uwp.edu
Get Involved! Inspire others!
Annual Service Activities
With our commitment to community engagement, many local organizations request support from our students ranging from one-time special events to ongoing program activities.
Involvement & Engagement Fair
Every fall and spring semester, representatives from area human service agencies and Parkside clubs and organizations are on hand to talk about their organizations and volunteer opportunities. Students can sign up to volunteer with the organizations or simply get more information as to some of the service opportunities.
Make A Difference Day
For more than 20 years, Make A Difference Day, has been the largest national day of community service. As a part of National Day of Doing Good, Parkside students volunteer throughout the Kenosha and Racine communities at sites ranging from the River Bend Nature Center to Habitat for Humanity.
Blood Drives
Several times a year, the Student Volunteer program sponsors a campus wide blood drive. Along with donating blood, volunteers are needed to promote the event and staff tables.
Earth Day Clean Up
This community service program is designed to raise awareness of hunger, homelessness, and environmental issues at earth-friendly worksites in southeastern Wisconsin.