Engage in education well beyond the classroom.
UC Engage is a program that aims to engage students in various learning activities beyond the classroom. The program offers service opportunities to students to help them develop critical thinking skills while also fostering a sense of empathy and compassion. By participating in these activities, we hope to spark a desire within our students to make a positive impact in their community and beyond.
We invite you to participate in our Season of Service!
Click the project registration link below the project name for more details about the project and to register for the site.
Volunteers will be required to provide their own transportation to off-campus sites not within walking distance.
These service projects will count toward student credit for UC Engage.
NOTICE TO STUDENTS: It is important to attend the service opportunity you register to participate in because no-shows and tardiness will be penalized, as stated in the UC Engage course syllabus. UC ENGAGE PARTICIPATION POLICY.
Please select ONE project from the volunteer opportunities below and complete registration to serve. Contact ucengage [at] ucumberlands.edu (subject: Shoes%204%20the%20Soul) (ucengage[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu) for more information or questions.
MLK Day of Service
Each year our students follow in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by taking to the community in a Day of Service. Check back for future projects or learn more about diversity our initiatives.
Spring 2024 Season of Service Project List
Each student volunteer will participate in helping with food distribution for area senior citizens. Project is held at the Williamsburg Convention Center.
**WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS.
Dates Open for Registration:
April 24
10 am - 11:30 am 11:30 am - 1 pm
This program gathers every Monday night throughout the school year to pack lunches for needy children in Knox and Whitley counties. Each project is from 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
TUESDAYS – Prepare weekend food bags for Williamsburg Independent School students who may be food insecure on weekends. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
**WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE.
Dates Open for Registration:
Volunteers will be assisting the track meet manager with running the event.
*WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
Dates Open for Registration:
April 26
4:30 pm - 7:15 pm 7:15 pm - 10 pm
QPR Gatekeeper Training for suicide prevention hosted by the Cumberlands Counseling Center. QPR is a set of skills for response to someone in crisis and can save lives. Participants will receive a 2-year training certificate.
Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
**WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS
Dates Open for Registration:
Every Thursday – Help as needed, deliver food bags to patrons' cars and help prepare food bags.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
Volunteers will help harvest and maintain the church garden. Garden work includes weeding, maintaining, and cultivating the garden.
6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE
Dates Open for Registration:
Volunteers will assist with various activities that may include wiping down tables, taking out the trash and other projects as they arise.
**WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS
April 24
8:15 am - 10:15 am 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
April 25
8:15 am - 10:15 am 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
April 26
8:15 am - 10:15 am 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
April 29
8:15 am - 10:15 am 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
April 30
8:15 am - 10:15 am 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
May 1
8:15 am - 10:15 am 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Make sure you are ready for each and every service project