UIS Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center

Congratulations to Jazel Ware Grant for being named the Division of Student Affairs Student Employee of the month for February! 🎉

Your hard work, positive attitude, and dedication truly make a difference every day. Whether you’re going above and beyond in your responsibilities or supporting those around you with kindness and professionalism, your impact does not go unnoticed.

We are so grateful for the energy and excellence you bring to our team. This recognition is well deserved!

Missed our slime-making service project today? Don’t worry!
Join us tomorrow from 10:30–12:30 for another great opportunity.
We’ll be helping senior citizens learn how to send pictures, add new contacts, and navigate other basic iPhone how-tos.

Help serve Ice Cream at our 'Sprinkles of Joy for Seniors' event happening this Friday 12:30-3pm. We need at least 5 more volunteers! Student volunteers will take orders, prepare and deliver orders, visits with seniors, and enjoy ice cream together. Transportation provided. Sign up to reserve your spot! https://uisconnection.uis.edu/event/11989014

Fireside Chat in the Student Union in 20 minutes! Join us for conversation and refreshments this MLK week.

We’re looking for volunteers to help tie ribbons around trees across campus in recognition of Veterans Day. This simple act is a meaningful way to show our gratitude and respect for those who have served our country.

📅 Date: Friday, November 7 from 3-5 pm
📍 Meet at: Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center, Union 103
🎗️ What to bring: Just yourself — we’ll provide the ribbons!

If you’d like to help, RSVP on UIS Connection https://uisconnection.uis.edu/event/11362183or the CORQ app. Let’s come together as a campus community to show our appreciation for our veterans! ❤️💙

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🌟 Join us for the Out of the Darkness Walk 🌟
🗓 Saturday, Oct. 4 | 12:30 PM
📍 UIS Student Union Building

Together, we can break the stigma and shine a light on the importance of mental health. 💙 Whether you walk as a team or as an individual, your presence makes a difference.

➡️ Register now at afsp.org/SpringfieldIL

Let’s walk in support, hope, and healing. ✨ University of Illinois Springfield Student Union UIS Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center

We’ve all learned so much during . Now, let’s make sure everyone in our community is ready to vote. Share what you’ve learned with friends and family and help them get !

🎨 Help Us Brighten Up the Community Garden! 🌻
Join us Friday, 10/10 from 3-5 pm as we give the Volunteer Center shed at the Community Garden a fresh new look! We’ll be painting together—so roll up your sleeves, bring your creativity, and get ready for some fun.
👕 Wear: Clothes you don’t mind getting paint on

🎨 Supplies: All provided—just bring your energy and a smile!

📍 Meet: Volunteer Center (Student Life Center, Union)

👣 We’ll walk over to the Community Garden together since it can be tricky to find.
Let’s make something beautiful—see you there!

Interested in learning more about how the voting process works? Explore trusted resources like your state election office or local officials to get the facts. Let’s empower ourselves to vote confidently! Get the facts NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/process

🗓️ Have you made your plan to vote yet? Just like meeting a friend or planning a vacation, it’s easier when you plan ahead — even if the election isn’t until March!
Here’s what being looks like:
⭐️ I’ve decided what time I’m voting
⭐️ I know my voting location address
⭐️ I know what ID I need to vote or registration requirements if I am registering on election day

🌷 Next March, you have the power to help reshape who represents you — from the White House to your local community!

Not sure what’s on your ballot? No worries — it’s not a pop quiz! 🗳️
We’ve got you covered. Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org to learn what’s on your ballot and get the info you need to vote with confidence.

Join the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center as we celebrate empowered civic participation all week!

Monday: Register to Vote
✅ Check your registration status and your state’s voter registration deadlines
✅ If you’re not registered yet, or you need to update your voter registration, become a registered voter!