Engage Lincoln

February 13 and 24 - 28, 2026

Engage Lincoln - Volunteer Projects

Join fellow Huskers volunteering at nonprofit organizations connected to addressing community needs.

February Nonprofit Projects

CEDARS

Friday, February 13 | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

CEDARS is looking for students help with distributing popcorn to Clinton Elementary students. Volunteers would help put together popcorn bags and deliver them to classrooms. Plan to Meet at Clinton Elementary school. 

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City Impact

Monday, February 23 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

City Impact, located in Lincoln Nebraska, empowers under-resourced communities by providing holistic youth, family, and neighborhood development programs and services. Students can help by reading to youth, assisting them with homework and facilitating activities (coloring, sports)

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Good Neighbor Community Center

Tuesday, February 24 | 10:00 a.m. to Noon

The Good Neighbor Community Center (GNCC) offers essential and emergency services, providing support to families and individuals in Lincoln and Lancaster County. 

Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize a donations and distribute items to individuals. 

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Center for People

Tuesday, February 24 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Center for People is here to break cycles of poverty and help people in Lincoln achieve lasting economic independence. Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize a donations and distribute items to individuals. 

 

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Aging Partners

Wednesday, February 25 | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Aging Partners plans, coordinates and advocates for older people in an eight-county area. 

Volunteers will assist with helping seniors use computers, set up instagram/facebook profiles, tips for how to use their computers and playing activities with them.

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Linked2Literacy

Thursday, February 26 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Linked2Literacy inspires generations by providing inclusive books and literacy education through community partnerships. Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize literacy supplies for youth in the community and help facilitate arts and craft activities for kids. 

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F Street Community Center

Friday, February 27 | 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

As a part of Lincoln Parks and Recreation, “F” Street Community Center is committed to creating a safe, fun, recreation-based environment where children, adults and senior citizens can come together. Students can help with facilitating activities for youth (foosball, coloring, basketball..etc). 

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People City Mission

Saturday, February 28 | Noon to 2:00 p.m.

People’s City Mission was started in 1907 by local churches, offering food and shelter for transient and impoverished men, women and children. This volunteer opportunity will involve sorting clothes and distributing items. 

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Questions? Connect with Andrew Brown  andrew.brown@unl.edu  |  402-472-8721

Badge for the Gold NASPA Excellence Award received by Engage Lincoln.

Engage Lincoln receives GOLD at 2025 NASPA Excellence Awards 

Excellence Awards recognize the contributions of members who are transforming higher education through outstanding programs, innovative services, and effective administration. NASPA's Excellence Awards cover twelve categories crucial to the success of students. 

View the 2025 award recipients.