Season of Service
SPRING 2022
SEASON OF SERVICE - SPRING 2022
UC Engage is designed to involve students in learning activities outside the classroom. Through service opportunities, it is our goal to create a spark within our students that empowers them to not only think critically but also feel, care, and do.
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.
Social distancing will be observed at each project site. Masks may be required for projects inside or when social distancing cannot be observed.
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@ucumberlands.edu for more information or questions.
PROJECT LIST:
MLK DAY OF SERVICE EVENTS: Events listed on the MLK Day of Service webpage are also included in Season of Service and listed below. Students must register online for MLK Day of Service to participate.
SENIOR CITIZEN FOOD DISTRIBUTION @ THE WILLIAMSBURG CONVENTION CENTER: Volunteers assisting Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in distributing food items to senior citizens in need.
**WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS
There are two shifts for service, please be certain you register for correct one:
Wednesday, January 26
Wednesday, February 23
Wednesday, March 23
Wednesday, April 27
CORBIN BACKPACK PROGRAM: This program gathers every Monday night throughout the school year to pack lunches for needy children in Knox and Whitley counties. Approximately 900 backpacks are stuffed every Monday night. 5:45PM- 7:15PM
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
January 3 January 10 January 17 January 24 January 31
February 7 February 14 February 21 February 28
March 7 March 14 March 21 March 28
CUMBERLAND FALLS CLEAN-UP: Volunteers will meet in front of the gift shop and visitor center at 2 PM. Park in the main parking lot to the falls and follow the sidewalk to the first building.
Picking up trash on trails, beach and overlook areas. Students will need to wear closed toe shoes and bring drinking water. They will need to sign a volunteer form that will be available on site. 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
January 17 February 4 February 25 April 15
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CORBIN, CARNEGIE MISSIONS FOOD PANTRY:
Every THURSDAY–Help as needed, deliver food bags to patrons' cars, and help prepare food bags. 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27
February 3 February 10 February 17 February 24
March 3 March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CORBIN MUSTARD SEED GARDEN: Help harvest and maintain our garden. Thursdays, 10:00 AM- 12 PM
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WILLIAMSBURG, BACKPACK MINISTRY:
TUESDAYS –Pack backpack bags each week for Williamsburg Elementary students and drop them off at the school. 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
January 4 January 11 January 18 January 25
February 1 February 8 February 15 February 22
March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29
MLK DAY FOOD PANTRY, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WILLIAMSBURG:
Monday, January 17
10am - 12pm 12pm - 2pm 2pm - 4pm
FOOD PANTRY, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WILLIAMSBURG:
Mondays, volunteers will be packing food bags for families to pick-up and helping as needed. 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM
Wednesdays, volunteers will be helping food pantry customers load groceries. 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
**WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS
Dates Open for Registration:
Mondays, 1:30- 3:00 PM
January 17 February 14 March 14 April 18
Wednesdays, 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
January 19 February 16 March 16 April 20
Wednesday, 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM
GOD'S PANTRY & FOOD BANK WAREHOUSE: Volunteers will be sorting food and drink products into separate bins throughout the warehouse. Social distancing will be observed. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Mondays 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
January 3 January 10 January 17 January 24 January 31
February 7 February 14 February 21 February 28
March 7 March 14 March 21 March 28
April 4 April 11 April 18 April 25
GRACE ON THE HILL FOOD PANTRY:
MONDAYS, 10:15 AM- 12 PM: Volunteers will be loading food bags into carts that will then be handed to families in cars.
TUESDAYS, 11:15 AM- 1 PM: Volunteers will help organize and unload food supplies and prepare food bags for pickup.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
Mondays, 10 AM- 12 PM
January 3 January 10 January 17 January 24 January 31
February 7 February 14 February 21 February 28
March 7 March 14 March 21 March 28
April 4 April 11 April 18 April 25
Tuesdays, 11:15 AM- 1 PM
January 4 January 11 January 18 January 25
February 1 February 8 February 15 February 22
March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29
April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH: Cleaning flower beds and general lawn maintenance around the church property and organizing the food pantry. 2:00 PM- 4 PM
**WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS
Dates Open for Registration:
RECYCLING CENTER PROJECT: Volunteers will be participating in recycling center clean-up and organizing. 2:00 PM- 4 PM
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
WHITLEY COUNTY OLD COURTHOUSE MULCHING: Volunteers will be installing mulch in the flower beds around the courthouse.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
Friday, April 8
CORBIN COLONEL FEST: A community festival located in downtown Corbin. The students will be involved in facilitating kid’s games (such as toss the chicken in the bucket, ring toss, face painting, egg on the spoon race), giving away prices, and help with children’s contests.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Saturday, April 23
9am - 12pm 12pm - 3pm 3pm - 6pm
EMERGENCY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES SHELTER, WILLIAMSBURG: The Williamsburg Homeless Shelter has been closed for a few months. To reopen this much-needed facility, several tasks need to be completed. Volunteers will assist with cleaning of the ECM and might assist with paint or other light renovation projects. Dress accordingly with clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and closed toed shoes.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Monday, January 17
PROM CLOSET, WHITLEY COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: Volunteers will organize and straighten formal attire and general cleaning of the space preparing for Prom season in the spring.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Monday, January 17
WHITLEY COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL- NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT & WINTER CLEAN:
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Monday, January 17
OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Volunteers will set up registration table, mark the course, clean up after walk. The Out of the Darkness Walk is in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Kentucky Chapter.
**WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS
Saturday, April 2
MUSICK FARM GRAVEL TRAILS- Volunteers will be placing gravel on walk paths on the farm. Dress accordingly with clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and closed toed shoes.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
April 1
WILLIAMSBURG INDEPENDENT SCHOOL- NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT & WINTER CLEAN: Volunteers will be cleaning desks, locker, water fountain areas, and door handles with sanitizing wipes. Volunteers will then write notes of encouragement on post-it notes and leaving on desks and lockers. 10am - 12pm
**WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS