Tuesday, September 21, 2010

UIS hosts annual "Fall into Volunteering Fair" to get students involved

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center will host its annual “Fall into Volunteering Fair”.

WHEN: Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Public Affairs Center (PAC) Main Concourse

DETAILS: This is a chance for students to meet local non-profit groups and become a volunteer in the Springfield community.

Representatives from the Abraham Lincoln Tomb, Illinois State Museum, Special Olympics Illinois, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Sojourn Shelter & Services, Memorial Medical Center, Planned Parenthood of Illinois, Computer Banc, Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault, Springfield Area Arts Council, American Red Cross, Illinois Audubon Society, Ronald McDonald House, Abraham Lincoln Museum, Central Illinois Blood Center, Radio Information Service, Triangle Center, Illinois Connection, Habitat for Humanity and Good Will Good Guides are scheduled to attend.

This program is also sponsored by UIS Housing and the Experiential and Service-Learning Programs.

For more information visit the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center website or contact Director Kelly Thompson at 217/206-8448 or kthom03s@uis.edu.

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