National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week debuted in the United States in 1974 and has continued to grow every year since. Individuals, offices, schools, and teams volunteer their time during this week to make their communities better. The University of North Alabama is celebrating National Volunteer Week through various events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities within the campus and surrounding community.
For more information about participating in a National Volunteer Week event, see the calendar of events below. You may also contact Bethany Green at bloliver@una.edu with questions or to have your event added to the calendar.
Calendar of Events
UServe: Environmental Sustainability
5:00 PM - 6:00PM
Zoom : Register Here
Alternative Break: Highland Support Project
(Sat) 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, (Sun) 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: UNA Off-Campus Site
Register Here (Limited Spots Available)
Go international with Alternative Breaks! This break with Highland Support Project is a hands-on, virtual experience to better understand Guatemalan culture and community and provide a clean-oven to a family in a rural village of the country. The mission of Highland Support Project is to foster agency and empower indigenous communities by providing opportunities for education, community organization, supporting social entrepreneurs, and addressing health and poverty in the face of shifting political arenas and environmental changes.
This break will be in-person for UNA students and there are limited spots available. Masks and distancing will be required. Registration closes on Friday, April 9th at 5:00pm.
Sponsored by: Alternative Breaks, Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion, and The School of the Arts
Volunteer Fair
Register as a potential bone marrow donor through DKMS
11:00am - 1:00pm
Rivers Hall Patio
Every 27 seconds someone somewhere in the world is diagnosed with blood cancer. This is the case for 7 month old baby True from Huntsville, AL. Because of her condition, doctors only expect her to live until age 3 unless she receives a bone marrow transplant. You could be True's match! We have a goal of collecting 100 swabs to add to the bone marrow registry.
This is a COVID friendly event. You will complete and package your own swab.
A Box Is Not A Home
UNA Shoals Alumni Club: Community Service Project
Thank a Volunteer
Women of Action Speaker Series - featuring Andrea Holt
Register as a potential bone marrow donor through DKMS
11:00am - 1:00pm
GUC Atrium
Every 27 seconds someone somewhere in the world is diagnosed with blood cancer. This is the case for 7 month old baby True from Huntsville, AL. Because of her condition, doctors only expect her to live until age 3 unless she receives a bone marrow transplant. You could be True's match! We have a goal of collecting 100 swabs to add to the bone marrow registry.
This is a COVID friendly event. You will complete and package your own swab.
UServe Service Project: Environmental Sustainability
