Western Illinois Celebrates National Volunteer Week April 21-24
Western Illinois University is celebrating National Volunteer Week Monday, April 21 to Thursday, April 24. The Office of Student Engagement – Volunteer Programs and Western’s All Volunteer Effort (WAVE) are partnering together to provide WIU student volunteers opportunities to participate in giving back to their community.
National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and create an impact within the community. This year, the volunteer opportunities will include:
Monday, April 21, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. – Kinder Monday
Where: University Union.
What: Making and handing out cotton candy with motivational messages.
Sign up on Volunteer Link here.
Monday, April 21, 2-5 p.m. – Animal Shelter / Volunteer Opportunity
Where: 101 E. Tower Rd, Macomb, IL 61455.
What: Walk dogs and “hang out/play” with the dogs in their outside area. Also, be in the cat’s area to “hang out/play” with them. This helps the animals relieve stress and feel appreciated.
Sign up on Volunteer Link here.
Tuesday, April 22, 1-5 p.m. – Good Food Pantry / Volunteer Opportunity
Where: 133 W Jackson St, Macomb, IL 61455.
What: Assisting shoppers with grocery shopping, taking goods to cars and stocking shelves.
Sign up on Volunteer Link here.
Tuesday, April 22, 4-6 p.m. -Street Clean Up / Volunteer Opportunity
Where: 307 W University Dr, Macomb, IL 61455.
What: Volunteers will walk up and down Lafayette Street with garbage bags and the proper protective gear (gloves and vest) collecting trash.
Sign up on Volunteer Link here.
Wednesday, April 23, 2-4 p.m. – Horn Field Campus / Volunteer Opportunity
Where: 985 China Rd, Macomb, IL 61455.
What: Outdoor tasks range from clearing the landscape and brush to mulching trails. Indoor tasks typically involve giving the cabins and lodge a good cleaning so they sparkle for guests.
Sign up on Volunteer Link here.
Wednesday, April 23, 6-9 p.m. – BINGO & Canned Food Drive with UUB
Where: University Union, Grand Ballroom.
What: Collect canned food donations for WAVE & UUB. Also, join for bingo afterward.
Sign up on Volunteer Link here.
Thursday, April 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Prairie Land Conservancy / Volunteer Opportunity
Where: Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary at 1900 Wigwam Hollow Road, Macomb, IL 61455.
What: Invasive species removal with hand tools to improve wildlife habitat and biodiversity at the bird sanctuary.
Sign up on Volunteer Link here.
Your contributions, no matter how big or small, make a significant impact on our community.
For questions, contact WAVE at volunteer@wiu.edu or (309) 298-3232.
For more information about WAVE, visit volunteer.wiu.edu/agency/detail/?agency_id=157806.
