Office of Volunteer Programs at U I U C

Resources
Resources for Individuals
Resources for Groups

STUDENT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

 

 ORGANIZATION
ISSUE
 GOALS
CONTACT
Action Darfur
International
To create awareness, take political action, and raise funds to relieve the genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
bjschwrt@uiuc.edu
General Service
To build leadership skills and create friendships while doing service.

bambergr@uiuc.edu

General Service
Service trips for students to serve communities throughout the country.
bord@uiuc.edu
Health
To establish an organization of volunteers with the University in order to educate and provide unique volunteer opportunities.
aapatel3@uiuc.edu
International & Education
To fund promotion of basic education in India.
rchandra@uiuc.edu
Education/ Tutoring/ Mentoring
To provide an opportunity for college students to be matched in one-on-one friendships with individuals who have intellectual disabilities.
lgangic2@uiuc.edu
Health
To promote body size diversity and acceptance.
sonnebrn@uiuc.edu
General Service/ Mentoring
To unite former Boy Scouts and all others who wish to serve our community, assist local scout troops, and partcipate in high adventure activities.
jschles2@uiuc.edu
Campus Girl Scouts
General Service/ Mentoring
To aid local girl scout troops and provide community service
awarmoth@uiuc.edu
General Service
Promote volunteering, citizenship, and leadership
rsjennin@uiuc.edu
Health
Dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society in college communities.
amschwa1@uiuc.edu
Health
To raise funds and awareness of Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation and provide a forum for students to get involved with a dance marathon program.
crohrbac@uiuc.edu
Delta Sigma Omicron
Disabilities
To promote the full inclusion of students with disabilities in all UI programs, to educate others regarding persons with disabilities,& support research efforts that concentrate on disability
cweisman@uiuc.edu
Diabetic Illini
Health
To unite diabetics on campus and to provide social activities, as well as raise money for diabetes research.
martin5@uiuc.edu
Education/ Tutoring/ Mentoring
To provide an interactive learning environment for children through the use of hands-on science experiments
jrollins@uiuc.edu
Enviroment
To unite students who want to contribute to environmental change and to educate youth about current and future environmental problems.
teng@uiuc.edu
International
To help disadvantaged communities improve their quality of life through implementation of environmentally and economically sustainable engineering projects
koschmed@uiuc.edu
Epsilon Sigma Alpha, International
General Service
A national/international organization committed to education, service, and association.
schlink@uiuc.edu
Fire Factor Student Group
Awareness
Increase fire awareness among students
mapetry@uiuc.edu
Homelessness
Raise awareness about homelessness throughout campus and community, and fundraise money so we can build homes for families in the Champaign-Urbana area
mottl@uiuc.edu
Illini Emergency Medical Services
Health
Provide volunteer EMT-B care at events on campus and to educate the C-U community in CPR and first-aid.
jhagedor@uiuc.edu
Health
Promoting awareness of cardiovascular disease and a heart healthy lifestyle
lshiue@uiuc.edu

Education/
Tutoring/
Mentoring

To provide students with the opportunity to act as mentors of children in the Champaign-Urbana community
sschaff@uiuc.edu
General Service
To make volunteer opportunities in the community known on campus
kboatner@uiuc.edu
Tolerance
Volunteer and dialogue with people of other faiths.
rrahman2@uiuc.edu
International
To promote experiential and cultural learning through volunteer experiences abroad, as well as to provide direct grassroots service to the international community (especially in developing countries).
mayoung@uiuc.edu
Health
To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.
jereb@uiuc.edu
Advocacy and Awareness
To elliminate all forms of sexual violence by raising awareness of how society helps perpetuate the high prevalence of sexual violence and educating men about men's responsibility towards ending sexual violence.
mrmcclai@uiuc.edu
Health/
Awareness
Reduce stigma associated with mental illness, raise awareness of mental illness, provide peer support for those dealing with mental illness, and help students with mental illness get proper treatment.

monti@uiuc.edu

Education/
Mentoring

Empower youths to achieve their goals in higher education. Help students choose the right college, teach college entrance strategies, and provide one-on-one counseling to plan for college education.
eimaung@uiuc.edu
Community/
Adolescents
To reach out to the Champaign-Urbana community by providing prom dresses and accessories for high school girls that may not be able to otherwise afford them.
adgriffn@uiuc.edu


Prisoners' Rights Research Project
Community/
Awareness
Conduct research on various topics relating to prisoners' rights and respond to prisoners who write letters to us.

rmathew2@uiuc.edu

Safety
To promote campus safety by creating a system of safe houses.

oduran@uiuc.edu

Project Youth Mentoring Program
Education/
Tutoring/
Mentoring
To encourage high school students to pursue higher education after a relationship with college students.
edyoung@uiuc.edu
Environment
To work on prairie restoration projects and educate the campus and community about native vegetation
pheiberg@uiuc.edu
Rotaract Club
General Service
Serve our campus and community through projects and activities of humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
kjurs@uiuc.edu
General Service
To provide Champaign-Urbana students and residents with opportunities to work for social justice through volunteering and service trips.
kallnbch@uiuc.edu
General Service
Silver Wings is a national, coed, professional organization dedicated to creating proactive, knowledgeable, and effective civic leaders through community service and education about national defense.
weilandt@uiuc.edu
Health/
Awareness
Provide Students With Health Education Materials.
bordoloi@uiuc.edu
Health
To increase awareness of students as to the benefits of organ donation as well as increasing the number of potential organ donors, on and off campus.
manst@uiuc.edu
Education
To inform students about Teach for America and to involve students inservice events that promote an excellent education for all children.
caflemin@uiuc.edu
International
To increase public awareness about problems relating to children around the world and to raise funds for UNICEF to help these children
jmwu2@uiuc.edu
Youth/ Health
To raise money for St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital
vandevel@uiuc.edu
Mentoring/ Tutoring/ Education
To provide an opportunity for students to tutor children one-on-one or be a classroom aide in the local elementary, middle, and high schools.
alwolfe@uiuc.edu
General Service
To promote peace, unity, and change through service on campus and in the Champaign-Urbana community
klupo@uiuc.edu
Youth
We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
kwaser@uiuc.edu

 

 

Copyright 2002 Office of Volunteer Programs.
Send comments to ovp@uiuc.edu