National Volunteer Week
April 18 - 24
Celebrate National Volunteer Week and Earth Day by joining us at one of our events!
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.
Calendar of Events
Volunteer Fair
Shoals Nonprofit After Hours: Shoals Dream Center
Shoals Nonprofit Center is kicking off their monthly Nonprofits After Hours with the Shoals Dream Center. Ever wonder what happened to Loaves and Fishes? Do you know exactly what the Dream Center is? Feed that curiosity by joining them for their After Hours event on April 18th. This is a come-and-go opportunity to hear from Shoals Dream Center staff, see what they do for the community first-hand, tour the facility, and find out how you can connect with them to create a better Shoals.
UServe: Keep the Shoals Beautiful
Environmental clean-up project + dinner provided
Keep the Shoals Beautiful empowers and engages citizens, businesses and officials in the Shoals area to take action, ownership and responsibility for protecting and enhancing their environment.
Be the Match
GUC Atrium
10am
Become a bone marrow donor and help save lives!
Alternative Breaks: Overton Farm/Bear Creek
Wrap up National Volunteer Week with a weekend of service in Hodges, AL! We'll be volunteering with cleanup projects at Overton Farm/Bear Creek Education Center as they gear up to open their doors to the public again! This weekend break will primarily take place outside and will require manual labor. Housing, transportation, and food will be provided. Participation in this weekend break is $10 to help cover the cost of food, gas, and any materials needed.
Dates: Saturday, April 23 - Sunday, Apri 24
Where: Hodges, AL (approximately 1 hour from campus)
Cost: $10 (covers transportation, food, housing, and service projects for the week)
This application is available on a first-come, first-serve basis with 10 spots. Once the spots are full, remaining applicants will be placed on a waiting list and notified if an opportunity opens up. Applications are due by Thursday, April 14 at 5:00pm.