Ongoing Events
Pull For Access
Pull for access is a year-round ongoing program developed for the purpose of assisting persons with disabilities so that they can achieve and/or maintain independent living. By collecting donated pop tabs, PACE, Inc. (persons Assuming Control of their Environment) recycles the tabs and purchases independent living equipment from the acquired financial proceeds. This is a great and trouble-free philanthropic project for any campus program and/or organization. All you need to do is place a tab collection container in your house, RSO cubicle, or student residential facility. Collection canisters can be picked up at the OVP, 2 nd .floor, Room 288 on the south side of the Illini Union.
Listserve
The Listserve is an ongoing program in which weekly emails are sent out to individuals interested in receiving information on upcoming volunteer opportunities. It is a great resource to stay informed about local community events and programs in need of volunteers! If you are interested in signing up for the Listserve, please email the OVP office at
ovp@illinois.edu or call us at 217-333-7424.
Cuvolunteer.org
Cuvolunteer.org is a website resource to help individuals locate upcoming volunteer opportunities within the Champaign-Urbana community! Hundreds of agencies use this website to advertise volunteer opportunities. Individuals can search for opportunities to fit their specific needs and interests such as available volunteer hours and specific areas of interest. This website is easy to use and full of great information! All you need to do is log onto
www.cuvolunteer.org
and click on “find an opportunity.” If you need assistance please feel free to contact OVP at 217-333-7424 or drop by the office.