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Mandated Service

Mandated Service Options (.pdf version)

Service Hours Log Sheet Verification Form (pdf)

Requirements

• You may select a service opportunity that is not on this list. However, you must have the approval of your hearing officer or sanctioning body prior to starting your hours. Bear in mind that it must be educational, charitable, or not-for-profit agency within the Champaign-Urbana community. Hours submitted which are not from this list without the prior approval of OSCR will not be accepted.
• Members of the Greek Letter organizations cannot count philanthropy toward completion of service hours.
• Verification – You must ensure that all of your service hours are documented in OSCR. Verification of service hours may come in the form of a letter from the agency with the name and phone number of the person who supervised your work. You may also use the log sheet on the OSCR website.

A few helpful hints

• Don’t wait until the last minute to arrange your volunteer activities. All of these agencies are very busy and it may take them a few days to return your call.
• Select several opportunities that sound interesting to you, in case one does not work out.
• Be patient and persistent with the agencies.
• Be flexible with your time. These agencies are welcoming you into their space, be respectful and mindful of that fact.
• Be prepared for the possibility that you will have to complete an application, orientation, and training, especially if you choose to work with children. This process could take anywhere from 2-4 weeks.
• If the organizations listed here do not fit your schedule or interests, you may go to Office of Volunteer Programs (277 Illini Union, 333-7424) or www.cuvolunteer.org to find alternative volunteer opportunities. Please note that you must check with your hearing officer before completing these hours however.
• NOTE: Service hours completed at the Loving Action SHARE food program in Rantoul, IL will not be accepted by the Office for Student Conflict Resolution.

Volunteer Illini Projects

There is a registered student organization on campus, Volunteer Illini Projects (VIP) that has 16 distinct projects always looking for volunteers. Some projects are easier to volunteer with than others and those are listed below. To get involved, just email the contact listed below:

 

Animal Allies	email	Hunger & Homelessness	email
Blood	email	Recreation	email
Community Justice	email	Senior Citizens	email
Enviromental	email	Special Projects	email
Health Needs	email

1. Salt & Light 1512 W. Anthony Drive Champaign, IL 61821 355-5654 Contact: Nathan Montgomery Salt and Light operates a food panty and a large clothing closet. Volunteers are needed to help sort and organize both clothing and food.	7. Champaign Park District 706 Kenwood Drive Champaign, IL 61821 398-2550 Contact: Paul Bady The Champaign Park District always needs volunteers for their frequent special events, or to coach one of their youth league teams.
2. Eastern Illinois Foodbank 2405 North Shore Dr. Urbana, IL 61801 328-3663 Contact: Lisa Bralts The Foodbank distributes food to more than 200 member agencies in an eight county area. Volunteers are needed in their warehouse space to help unload and organize food.	8. Allerton Park 515 Old Timber Road Monticello, IL 61856 244-1035 Contact: Kim Petzing Allerton Park always need volunteers to help with their natural areas restoration or with their many special events.
3. Urbana Park District Contact: Lori Kae Schwab 344-9583 The Urbana Park District holds many environmental workdays at its local parks, mostly on Saturday mornings.	9. Champaign County YMCA 707 N. Country Fair Drive Champaign, IL 61821 359-9622 Contact: Volunteer Coordinator The YMCA always need volunteers to help coach their youth sports or general help with their youth programs.
4. Champaign Public Library 505 South Randolph Champaign, IL 61820 403-2076 Contact: Chiawen Liu The Champaign Public Library utilizes volunteers to help the circulation department, to monitor computer usage, and to help out with special programming.	10. American Cancer Society 2509 S. Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820 356-9076 Contact: Volunteer Coordinator The American Cancer Society needs volunteers to help with office duties such as mailings, filing, and packet making. They also need help with special events throughout the year.
5. People Assuming Control of their Environment (PACE), Inc. 1317 E. Florida Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 344-5433 Contact: J. Hadley Ravencroft PACE, Inc. needs volunteers to assist with office duties, computer issues, and other needs	11. Champaign County Humane Society 1911 East Main Street Urbana, IL, 61802 217-344-7297 email Contact: Volunteer Coordinator The Humane Society needs assistance in the care and maintenance of the animals they house.
6. Champaign County Nursing Home 1701 E. Main Urbana, IL 61802 384-3784 Contact: Stephen Philbrook The Champaign County Nursing Home needs volunteers for a wide array of activities such as bingo, coffee hour, musical programs, computer help, and many other things based on your skills and abilities.	12. Bike Project Old Urbana Post office (near Lincoln Square) 217-333-1506 www.thebikeproject.org Contact: Fred Davidson The Bike Project co-op offers a space, tools, and community to repair bikes, share knowledge, hold classes, and advocate for bikes in Urbana-Champaign.