Volunteer and Service Learning Center - a Division of Student Affairs at the University of Central Oklahoma
Volunteer and Service Learning Center
The Volunteer and Service Learning Center at UCO provides diverse opportunities for students to perform meaningful service in the Edmond and Oklahoma City communities. The Center acts as a partner and resource for students, faculty and community members in developing and implementing volunteer and service learning projects. These efforts promote civic engagement by instilling a commitment to public life through communities of practice.
*The UCO Central Pantry is opened for students, faculty and staff members who need some assistance with food at this time.*
-------------------------------------------
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Sign up for the EBLAST on the lefthand side to be updated with volunteer opportunities. In the comments box please write "Moore" also if you are interested in leading a small team of volunteers in the weeks to come mention "Team Leader". We will update with trainings and opportunities as we receive more information. You can find the EBLAST here.
All UCO students, faculty and staff interested in leading a group of volunteers to a tornado-affected area must undergo Team Leader Training beforehand in order to do so. To sign up for one of our training sessions, click here.
See below for donation centers. Each of these sites may have need of volunteers to manage donations.
UCO Teams are serving every day! Sign Up below and All Must Meet at the Nigh University Center 19th Hole before leaving!!!
The Red Cross and Serve Moore (207 S. Howard St. in Moore) are heading into affected area starting at 8:30 am. They ask that volunteers bring any gloves, trash bags, metal rakes, chainsaws, sunscreen and rain gear that they may have. To sign up click here:www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040B4CAFAB2AA46-serve
Shawnee Clean-Up with Samaritan's Purse (30 Kin-Ville Rd. Shawnee, OK 74804) Volunteers should be prepared for hard manual labor including debris removal, tarping, cleaning up homes, and cutting and removing downed trees. 11:00am - 5:00pm To sign up click here: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040B4CAFAB2AA46-shawnee1
Feed the Children Distribution Center (29 N. McCormick Oklahoma City, OK 73127) Volunteers will be helping unload, sort and distribute donations. Opportunities available Mon - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
United Way Call Center(1444 NW 28th St. OKC, OK 73106) needs volunteers from 6:30am - 10:00pm to answer phones. Volunteers can cover two hour shifts. Call 405.523.3581 if interested.
The Salvation Army Canteen is located at Home Depot, 650 SW 19th Street, Moore, OK, 73160. They need crews of 4-5 per meal. Lunch shift starts at 10 a.m. and Dinner starts at 3:00 p.m. They need volunteers for both meals and snack times in between for the next two weeks. Email Lois Green at Lois_Green@uss.salvationarmy.org.
Those seeking more volunteer information can go to the following websites:
The Central Pantry WILL be opened during the summer! Hours will be 9 to 5 Monday through Thursday and 9 to noon on Friday. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at 405.974.2621 or centralpantry@uco.edu OR stop by the office in NUC 212.