Staff Council Volunteer Impact in 2025/26
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:
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.
UISC Book and School Supply
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Join UI Staff Council in donating books and school supplies throughout the month of July. Donation boxes are placed in various staff offices across campus.
DVIP/RVAP at Johnson County Fair
Saturday, July 25, 2026
DVIP & RVAP is seeking volunteers to help take tickets and staff information tables the Johnson County Fair.
29th Annual KHAK Radiothon
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Hosted by morning KHAK's Brain & Courtlin, the duo will interview kids and their families that have been treated at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.
2026 Ready Set School on behalf of United Way
Friday, August 14, 2026
Ready Set School helps Johnson and Washington county families receive supplies and services needed for school.
2026 On Iowa!
Saturday, August 15, 2026
On Iowa! events helps student become familiar with the University of Iowa community, opportunities, and resources the week before classes begin.
UISC Volunteer of the Year 2026:
Anne Hinkle
64 Total Volunteer Hours
16 Volunteer Events
UISC Councilors in the Community
DVIP/RVAP Solon Beef Days
Saturday, July 18, 2026
DVIP/RVAP is looking for volunteers to help with crowd safety during the Solon Beef Days parade.
Blues and BBQ
Saturday, July 11, 2026
North Liberty's Blues and BBQ is a family-friendly party. Volunteers will walk assigned areas of the park to help ensure that disposable items get put in the right containers.
6th Annual BioBlitz
Saturday, July 11, 2026
The Office of Sustainability and the Environment is hosting its 6th annual BioBlitz. Join UI researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity.
Savannah Bananas at Kinnick Stadium
Friday, July 3, 2026
The Savannah Bananas will perform at Kinnick Stadium on July 3rd or 4th. Volunteers will work as event staff doing various tasks.
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.