UISC Partnering 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:
4th Annual Staff Council Food Drive
Monday, March 2, 2026
The Community Outreach Committee will collect donations on behalf of the Food Pantry@Iowa throughout the month of March.
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.
Literary Giants
Friday, March 27, 2026
Join Shelter House to celebrate our literary community at the Literary Giants event, taking place the evening before the book sale.
Shelter House Book Sale 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026
You're invited to donate or volunteer in support of Shelter House. This community favorite takes place on March 28 & 29, and volunteer opportunities start on February 12!
UISC Volunteers of the Month for February
Councilor Volunteer Impact in 2024/25
UISC Councilors in the Community
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.
Staff Council Hosting Blood Drives on East and West Sides of Campus
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Elmer L. DeGowin Memorial Blood Center was dedicated in December of 1981 in recognition of Dr. DeGowin's pioneering work in the field of blood transfusion and his many contributions to American medicine.
Holiday Lights at the Lake
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Holiday Lights at the Lake was established as a community event in 2021 to become the legacy fundraising event for The Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County. Volunteers make it all happen from November 26 thru December 31!
Council Carolers at Hope Lodge
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Staff Councilors shared their talents and spread holiday cheer at the Hope Lodge, Iowa City's "home away from home" for cancer patients and their caregivers since 2008.
Breakfast of Champions (at Night)
Monday, December 15, 2025
Breakfast of Champions is the annual signature event of the Residence Hall Activities Board and helps support students during Finals Week.
UISC Sponsored Blood Drives
Staff Council sponsored 2 blood drives in January 2025 collecting 33 units for the DeGowin Blood Center!!
We had a truly great turnout and hope to beat those numbers next year!
Magic Carpet Making!!
In honor of the 2025 Human Rights week UISC councilors helped make Magic Carpets for kids in the Johnson and Washington county areas to encourage reading!! UISC has partnered with United Way in the past to make literacy kits and a large book donation and we will continue to support them in their many missions!
