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:
29th Annual University of Iowa Powwow
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Hosted by the Native American Student Association, the UI Powwow is held in the spring to symbolize rejuvenation and renewal.
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.
Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting 2.0
Friday, April 24, 2026
Join the Office of Sustainability on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. The Miyawaki Method is an innovative approach to afforestation that mimics natural forest ecosystems. Celebrate Arbor day by planting trees with friends!
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!
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 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.
Adopt-A-Highway Spring 2026 Cleanup
Saturday, May 16, 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.
UISC Volunteers of the Month for February
Staff Council Volunteer Impact in 2024/25
UISC Councilors in the Community
Shelter House Book Sale 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Shelter House Book Sale is an annual community favorite and important fundraiser to support their work.
Literary Giants
Friday, March 27, 2026
Shelter House celebrates our literary community with Literary Giants, taking place the evening before the book sale.
2026 Special Olympics Spring Classic
Saturday, March 14, 2026
The Special Olympics hosts the Spring Classic each year in at locations in the Coralville/Iowa City area. Special Olympians of all ages from around the state compete in basketball, basketball skills, cheerleading, gymnastics, and powerlifting.
4th Annual Staff Council Food Drive
Monday, March 2, 2026
Staff Council collected a record-breaking 762 lbs of donations on behalf of the Food Pantry@Iowa throughout the month of March!
29th Annual DVIP/RVAP Souper Bowl
Thursday, February 19, 2026
This annual fundraising event supports DVIP & RVAP crisis intervention services.
Dance Marathon Big Event 32
Friday, February 6, 2026
The University of Iowa Dance Marathon is a student organization that provides year-round support to youth cancer patients and their families. The Big Event is a 24-hour Dance Marathon where students assemble to celebrate the children survivors and remember the children who have passed away throughout the year.
20th Annual Call for Kids with Cancer Radiothon
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Hosted by Newsradio WMT600 and sponsored by the Levitt Center and Children's Miracle Network, the radiothon raises funds for the UI Dance Marathon to support pediatric patients at the Stead Family Children's Hospital.