Americorps and Volunteer Information

Why Volunteer?

There are several benefits to volunteerism and community service. Most volunteers find that the sense of accomplishment and involvement they find by sharing their time, resources, and talents is the greatest benefit of service. A volunteer is welcomed into a new part of the community by connecting to others and motivating us all.

By venturing into the community and working with non-profit organizations, you will meet several new and unique people, transforming their lives while enhancing your own. Any act of giving back to your community will improve the lives of those around you, including those whom the organization seeks to assist and other volunteers.

Student volunteers will find additional benefits as they learn new skills and create new interests and hobbies for themselves. The experience gained during volunteerism can greatly improve one's resume and add career options that may not have been previously considered. Additionally, UCCS hosts an online posting database called VINCE, where students can find available volunteering opportunities in and around the Colorado Springs area. And, if you volunteer enough to complete a certain Term of Service, you could obtain an AmeriCorps Educational Award. Links with more information for both VINCE and the AmeriCorps program at UCCS can be found below.

All in all, by giving something of yourself to others you demonstrate the compassion necessary to make a community thrive and succeed as a whole. As Marianne Williamson once said, "as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." So, make a difference, improve yourself, and provide an example for others, and you will see what volunteering is really capable of.

Find or Post Volunteer Opportunities through the Career Center or visit Volunteer Pikes Peak

Annual UCCS Volunteer/Involvement Fair

In a joint effort the Office of Student Employment and the Office of Student Activities pair up and host the Involvement & Volunteer Fair annually here at UCCS. Every year many volunteer organizations visit campus and share their opportunities with students.

Participants:

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Catamount Institute
  • Catholic Charities
  • Children's Literacy Center
  • City of Colorado Springs - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - Recreation Services Division
  • Colorado Springs Chorale
  • Colorado Springs Rotary Club
  • Colorado Springs School District 11
  • Colorado Springs Technology Incubator
  • Community Partnership for Child Development
  • Dreampower Animal Rescue
  • Gospel Shelters for Women--Liza's Place
  • Justice/Colorado! Corps
  • LULAC National Educational Service Center (LNESC)
  • NAMI
  • One Nation Walking Together
  • Partners in Housing
  • Pikes Peak Family Connections
  • Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation
  • Pikes Peak United Way
  • SET Family Medical Clinics
  • Silver Key Senior Services
  • Smokebrush Foundation
  • Southern Colorado Aids Project
  • Thrive College Ministry
  • AmeriCorps at UCCS

Americorps Program

Americorps is an organization that encourages students to volunteer and provides educational awards to member volunteers.

General Information

Participating UCCS Departments

  • Beth-El College of Nursing
    Especially for students completing practicum hours in non-profit settings.
    Contact: Deidre Green conameri@uccs.edu
  • College of Education
    Especially for students in the teacher education programs who will be conducting student teaching and for students in the masters guidance & counseling program who will be conducting internship hours in non-profit settings.
    Contact: Melissa Schecter mschecte@uccs.edu

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