UISC Partners with United Way
UI Staff Council is committed to outreach in our surrounding communities. We invite you to visit these links if you would like to make an impact by volunteering with United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties:
- Browse local opportunities to get involved at the Volunteer Center
- Find ways your group can make a difference at the Group Volunteering page.
- Sign up to receive United Way's Volunteer Express Newsletter notification in your email or view the most recent one to find current volunteer opportunities in the community.
Upcoming volunteer events:
Adopt-A-Highway Spring 2026 Cleanup
Saturday, May 30, 2026
UISC has adopted a section of Hwy 6 by Kent Park. The Iowa DOT Adopt-A-Highway program helps increase public awareness of environmental needs along Iowa highways.
The Food Pantry at Iowa Needs Summer Volunteers
Monday, June 1, 2026
The Food Pantry at Iowa is a student organization established on the belief that access to healthy food is a basic human right. The generosity of the University and local communities help provide food and necessities for Iowa students, staff, and faculty in need.
DVIP/RVAP Summer Event Tabling
Thursday, June 25, 2026
DVIP & RVAP is seeking volunteers to help staff information tables at community events in Johnson and surrounding counties.
Iowa City's 9th Annual Downtown Block Party!
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Taking over 14 blocks in the heart of Downtown Iowa City, the annual block party is an event for all ages and specifically targets the feel of a community block party. All of the programming, activities, and entertainment are completely free to the public.
UISC Volunteer of the Year 2026:
Anne Hinkle
64 Total Volunteer Hours
16 Volunteer Events
Staff Council Volunteer Impact in 2025/26
UISC Councilors in the Community
Iowa Health Care Week: UISC Tabling
Monday, May 11, 2026
Staff Council will host information tables at various locations throughout Health Care Week, May 11-14.
Finals@IMU Spring 2026
Monday, May 11, 2026
Finals @ IMU is a long-standing tradition at the IMU providing students with free food, activities, and stress busters during finals week. May 11 thru 14 in Spring 2026.
Test Proctors for Spring Finals Week 2026
Monday, May 11, 2026
Staff volunteers help administer make-up and accommodated exams at campus test centers during Finals Week.
Iowa City's Neighborhood Energy Blitz
Saturday, April 25, 2026
The City of Iowa City's annual Neighborhood Energy Blitz delivers energy-saving kits to homes in Iowa City neighborhoods. You can help promote conservation while getting your steps in!
Staff Council Food Drive Sets New Record for Iowa Food Pantry
Friday, April 24, 2026
Staff Council collected a record-breaking 762 lbs of donations on behalf of the Food Pantry@Iowa throughout the month of March!
Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting 2.0
Friday, April 24, 2026
The Miyawaki Method is an innovative approach to afforestation that mimics natural forest ecosystems. Celebrate Arbor day by planting trees with friends!
DVIP/RVAP Shop for Survivors 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Every April, DVIP & RVAP host two Shop for Survivors events in Johnson County and regional counties, and collects nearly 9 months worth of in-kind goods for victim-survivors.