UCSC: University Community Services Center

• Chicago Studies
• Chicago Careers in Public and Social Service
• Community Service Leadership Training Corps
• Community Service Recognized Student Organizations
• Days of Service
• Off-campus Federal Work-Study
• Social Justice & Activists Conference
• Summer Links Internship Program
• University of Chicago Public Interest Program
• Volunteer Referral
• Woodlawn Matters

Join the University Community Service Center (UCSC) for our annual MLK Day of Service on Saturday, January 14, 2012, 9am-2pm. The MLK Day of Service connects U of C students, faculty, and staff to community organizations all over the city of Chicago for a day of service in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This event gives participants the opportunity to experience Chicago through service while connecting with fellow students, colleagues, and community members. Service projects will include everything from assisting at animal shelters to working with local schools.

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

Sign up to Volunteer!
The MLK Day of Service gives you the opportunity to contribute much needed service projects at community organizations around the city of Chicago. Organizations have identified projects that meet their needs, helping them continue their day-to-day work serving Chicago communities.

• There are over 150 volunteer slots available, but believe it or not they fill up fast! Sign up as an individual or as a part of a group. Houses, departments, offices, RSOs and other student groups are encouraged to sign up.
• Each volunteer or volunteer group will be assigned a service site.  Space at individual service sites may be limited, depending on the capacity of the organization. We try our best to keep groups together, but may not always be able to do so.  If there is a particular group you are volunteering with, please make sure to indicate that on your registration form.
• Registered volunteers are expected to arrive on campus at 9am at the Reynolds Club to meet your service group. Transportation to and from your service site will be provided, as well as lunch when you return. Volunteers should be sure to wear comfortable shoes (closed toe sneakers or work boots, no heels or dress shoes), and warm clothing.  Long pants, and long-sleeved shirts are recommended.
• Pre-registration is required.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 AT 5 PM. We have a few more spots for volunteers, so sign up soon!

To register click here.

Sign up to be a Site Leader!
We’re looking for dynamic leaders to help guide volunteers through their day of service. Site Leaders are the point of contact for their site, and in charge of making sure volunteers arrive at their site, contribute to the assigned service opportunity, and return safely to campus.  They also assist in evaluating the volunteer experience by leading brief reflection activities and discussions.

To sign up to be a site leader, please click here.

***There is a brief (45-minute) mandatory training for Site Leaders.  Please make sure to attend this training on Wednesday, January 11 at 10am or Friday, January 13 at 3pm at the UCSC office. When registering to be a Site Leader, please make sure to indicate which training session you will attend.***