Beginning September 2nd through September 18th, the UNI Office of Community Engagement will be partnering with the Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley to host an online volunteer fair for students, faculty and staff.

Micheal McCauley from the UNI Office of Community Engagement said the opportunities with this fair are widespread. “Beyond the agencies, the event is entirely virtual with new introductions to volunteer opportunities that are also completely virtual.”

He also expressed, “The office of community engagement works closely with VCCV to make Students/Faculty/Staff aware of engagement opportunities with the community.”

Some volunteer opportunities that will participate in the event include Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, Friends of the Family, Self-Help International and many others across the Cedar Valley.

This event is free and will allow volunteers to connect with many different organizations for opportunities both in-person and online.

“Research suggests that every time you get an employee involved in a community cause you help them in a myriad of ways: Stronger immune system, more successful career, and higher self-confidence,” McCauley said. He wants attendees to know that benefits, both professional and personal, can come from taking part in the volunteer work offered through the fair.

For more information on the event, visit the Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley at www.vccv.org or contact the Office of Community Engagement at  [email protected]