Engage Lincoln

March 20-24

Engage Lincoln - Volunteer Projects

Join fellow Huskers volunteering at five nonprofit organizations connected to addressing community needs. Each day will feature a different nonprofit organization you can volunteer for.

The Nebraska Union on a sunny day

Monday, March 20 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Educare of Lincoln

Educare of Lincoln provides children from birth to age 5 with quality early education, support families, arm teachers with effective teaching practices. Students will have the opportunity to sort donations, assist with leading activities for local youth and doing yard work around the facility.

    Located: Volunteers will be asked to meet at Educare of Lincoln 3435 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68521.

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Tuesday, March 21 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Boys and Girls clubs of Lincoln/Lancaster County empowers youth to reach their full potential. Students will have the opportunity to assist with leading activities for local youth and doing yard work around the facility.

Wednesday, March 22 | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m..

Little Free Library

Little Free Libraries have a mission to build community, inspire readers and expand book access through our network for volunteer-led Little Free Libraries. Students will have the opportunity to assemble children's coloring books that will then be distributed to little free libraries near campus.

    Located: Volunteers will be asked to meet in the Nebraska Union SLICE Office (located on the second floor of the Union).

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Thursday, March 23 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Community Action Partnership Lancaster and Saunders Counties

Community Action helps families in crisis to meet their basic needs, helps individuals attain their educational and employment goals, and ultimately helps people strengthen their own families. Students will have the opportunity to read to youth, assist with leading activities for local youth and sort donations.

    Located: Volunteers will be asked to meet at Community Action main office located at 210 O street Lincoln, Ne 68508.

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Friday, March 24 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Lincoln Lighthouse

Lighthouse is an accredited After-School Program that offers middle and high school aged-youth academic support, evening meals, and recreational activities in Lincoln, Nebraska. Students will have the opportunity to assist with leading activities for local youth and doing yard work around the facility.

    Located: Volunteers will be asked to meet us at Lincoln Lighthouse which is located at 2601 N Street Lincoln NE, 68510.

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For more information about Engage Lincoln, contact Andrew Brown within Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement | andrew.brown@unl.edu | 402-472-8721.