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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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!
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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.
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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 Sweets for SANE

Friday, April 3, 2026
DVIP is taking cookie donations until April 3! They will recognize sexual assault nurse examiners and ER staff across eight service counties with baked goods throughout April.
Shelter House Book Sale, March 27 & 28, 2026

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 their annual book sale.