Community Service Opportunities
Why Volunteer?
Because you can make a positive difference in the world. Yes, YOU.
Whether you have one hour, or more, to spare. Every little bit helps!
Please don't just sit there. Do something. Check out community-based volunteer opportunities.
Benefits of Getting Involved
Research on college students has shown that if you're involved in at
least one thing on campus other than your class work, your success
in the classroom and after graduation is much more likely. There
are many benefits from getting involved, but here are just a
few of what we feel are the most important ones.
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Students who are involved
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On average, have better grades than their uninvolved colleagues.
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Have more discipline and manage their time better because of the
need to fit more things in their daily schedule.
- Improve their leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Meet new people and make new friends.
- Make constructive use of their energy and free time.
- Feel more connected to the University.
- Have a great outlet for stress.
- Become part of close communities.
- Just generally have more fun!
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Involvement Center's Goals
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Serve as a connection between students, faculty, staff, and the
community.
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Provide information regarding volunteer and involvement opportunities.
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Provide students with valuable experiences that can enhance their
professional and personal development.
- Promote opportunities for volunteerism and service.
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Who can assist you with new opportunities?
The Involvement Center
The Involvement Center coordinates community service opportunities
to cultivate student interest in the concepts of volunteerism and
involvement both in the River Falls
community and in the surrounding area. You can find out more
about the following organizations by contacting us or viewing
the information on our website.
Circle K
Circle K International is composed of college and
university students who are dedicated to community
service, leadership, and fellowship. Circle K fosters
compassion and goodwill towards others, develops the abilities
of its member and of all people, and is dedicated to the
realization of humankind's potential.
Habitat For Humanity
Habitat For Humanity works to develop communities by providing quality
housing for people in need. We build and renovate homes in
partnership with the future owner.
Student Organizations
Many other student organizations have prominent roles in providing community
service experiences too!
Volunteer Twin Cities
A not-for-profit agency, the vision of Volunteer Twin Cities is to mobilizes
people and resources to deliver volunteer solutions to address
community problems. To achieve this vision, the Center:
- Connects people of all ages with opportunities to serve
- Builds the capacity for effective volunteering
- Promotes volunteerism
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Participates in strategic initiatives that mobilize volunteers
to meet local community needs.
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Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Contact:
Laurie Weinberg
Address:
P.O. Box 304
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone:
(715)425-6751
Treasures from the Heart
Contact:
Carol Haughton
Address:
200 South Main St.
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone:
(715)425-9771
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