Find Volunteer Opportunities

Our team serves as an access point for students and student organizations interested in engaging with the local community. Our team provides advising and project consultation, facilitates networking and travel experiences, and makes connections with campus and community partners.

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Handshake is the place for students of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to engage with employers and search/apply for internships, co-ops, part/full time jobs, work study, campus employment and volunteer opportunities.

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Connect with a Nonprofit

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Nonprofit in Residence

Join fellow huskers the last week of the month to network with local nonprofit organizations from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. located in the Nebraska Union across from the N-Card Office. Students can stop by to learn about internships and volunteer opportunities.

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Engage Lincoln

Join fellow Huskers during the last week of the month volunteering at local nonprofit organizations. Each day will feature a different nonprofit you can volunteer at.

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Explore Lincoln Vital Signs

Join fellow huskers in learning about how Lincoln has changed over the past 10 years, areas where we are successful and areas where we have room to grow.

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Serve as a Volunteer Ambassador

As a Volunteer Ambassador students are placed at nonprofit organizations located in Lincoln, Nebraska to volunteer during the academic year.

Nonprofit Heat Map

The nonprofit map highlights nonprofit organizations located in Nebraska and volunteer opportunities available.

We encourage you to explore this tool and use it to find nonprofit contacts, track our universities impact and spark conversations.