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:
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.