Ongoing Programs
UNCW KIDS
Make a difference in the life of a local child. Through the UNCW Kids program, students tutor children at off-campus sites.
No experience is required – just a good attitude, patience and a desire to have fun To sign up print off this form and return it to CLES at the Fisher University Union room 2013. For more information, contact CLES at 962-3877.
Episodic (One-Time) Volunteer Opportunities
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES
Give the gift of life at our periodic blood drives sponsored by the American Red Cross. Volunteers & Donors are needed. Make an appointment to donate blood online at https://www.membersforlife.org/cbsr/schedule/login.php?act=code (UNCW's sponsor code: 632) or call the Center for Leadership Education and Service (CLES) at (910) 962-3877.
Wednesday, July 21, 2009 10:00am – 2:30pm Warwick Center Ballroom
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 10:00am – 3:30pm Warwick Center Ballroom
Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:00am – 4:30pm Trask Coliseum
Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:00am – 3:30pm Warwick Center Ballroom
Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:00am – 3:30pm Warwick Center Ballroom
Tuesday, December, 1, 2009 10:00am – 3:00pm Warwick Center Ballroom
SEAHAWK SURGES
Make a difference in our local community! Volunteer for one of our monthly Seahawk Surges. Community service projects and exact times vary by date. For more information, contact
CLES at (910) 962-3877.
BIG BUDDY Fishing
Saturday, October 24th
8am - 2pm
Join the Center for Leadership Education and Service as we partner with the Cape Fear Volunteer Center’s Big Buddy program. Volunteers are needed from 8am-2pm to help with sign in, helping the “Little Buddies” fish, and various other tasks to make this day memorable for the participating children. There will be two shifts for volunteers; 8am-11am and 11am-2pm. We will meet in Parking Lot M beside the Field House at 7:15 for the first shift and 10:15 for the second shift. Please contact the CLES office to sign up.
Pumpkin Decorating at The Village at Greenfield
Friday, October 30th
2pm- 5pm
Join the CLES office on Friday, October 30, as we decorate pumpkins with the children at the Village at Greenfield. All supplies will be provided by the CLES office. We will be meeting in the parking lot between Burney and the Fisher University Union at 1:30 to carpool. Drivers needed.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY
November 6th - Sign up for a family
November 23rd - Deliver Food Basket to Port City Room
You or your organization have the opportunity to be what a family in need is thankful for this Thanksgiving. Purchase Thanksgiving dinner for a local family who, otherwise, would not be able to celebrate this year. The estimated cost for the entire purchase is between $50-$80. Please call the CLES office for further details. Sign-up deadline is November 6, the collection date is Monday, November 23, in the Port City Room by 12pm. Help stop hunger this holiday season!
ANGEL TREE
Make the holidays brighter for a local youth by purchasing holiday presents. Student organizations, university departments and other groups can co-sponsor a youth. The approximate cost is $50 per child. Groups are encouraged to participate.
Special Events
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
5:30 - 8pm
Burney Center Ballroom
Come be part of the fun as a volunteer & give area children a great time. Call 962-3877 to sign up yourself or your organization!
FALL and SPRING BREAK SERVICE TRIPS
Spend your fall or spring break building a home, helping out in a food kitchen, exploring environmental issues and other current social concerns. Click on the Service Trips tab to learn more about these special opportunities.
Fall Break Service Trip, 2009
Saturday, October 3 - Tuesday, October 6
Spring Break Service Trip, 2010
Saturday, March 6 - Sunday, March 14
YOUNG AT HEART SOCIAL
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Burney Center Ballroom
Put your dancing shoes on and join us for a night of socializing and dancing with area senior citizens.
HUNGER and HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
November 15-21, 2009
Did you know that approximately 3.5 million people, including 1.3 million children, are likely to be homeless in any given year? (Source: Urban Institute 2000). Learn more about issues surrounding hunger and homelessness and how you can help serve this population at our annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in November. Events include the Faces of Homelessness Panel, the Canned Food Drive and the Hunger Banquet.
