Engage in education well beyond the classroom.
UC Engage aims to engage students in various learning activities beyond the classroom. The program offers service opportunities to students to help them develop critical thinking skills while fostering empathy and compassion. By participating in these activities, we hope to spark a desire within our students to positively impact their community and beyond.
We invite you to participate in our Season of Service!
- Click the project registration link below the project name for more details about the project and to register for the site.
- Volunteers must provide their own transportation to off-campus sites.
- These service projects will count toward student credit for UC Engage.
Notice for students
- It is important to attend the service opportunity you register to participate in because no-shows and tardiness will be penalized, as stated in the UC Engage course syllabus. UC ENGAGE PARTICIPATION POLICY.
Please select ONE project from the volunteer opportunities below and complete registration to serve.
Contact ucengage [at] ucumberlands.edu (subject: Shoes%204%20the%20Soul) (ucengage[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu) for more information or questions.
MLK Day of Service
Each year our students follow in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by taking to the community in a Day of Service. Check back for future projects or learn more about diversity our initiatives.
Spring 2025 Season of Service Project List
Student volunteers will participate in helping with food distribution for area senior citizens. Available shifts on Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
**WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS.
Dates Open for Registration:
January 22 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
January 22 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
February 26 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
February 26 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
March 26 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
March 26 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will be cleaning signs and picking up trash on or near the trails.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE IN EAST BERNSTADT, KY
Dates Open for Registration:
This program gathers every Monday night throughout the school year to pack lunches for needy children in Knox and Whitley counties.
Each project is on Monday from 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27
February 3 February 10 February 17 February 24
Volunteers will meet in front of the gift shop at 1:50PM. Park in the main parking lot by the falls and follow the sidewalk to the first building.
Picking up trash on trails, the beach, and overlook areas. Students will need to wear closed-toe shoes and bring drinking water. They will need to sign a volunteer form that will be available on-site.
Fridays from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
Students will work with the church volunteers to organize and carry food bags for patrons.
Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
January 9 January 16 January 23 January 30
February 6 February 13 February 20 February 27
March 6 March 13 March 20 March 27
April 3 April 10 April 17 April 24
TUESDAYS – Prepare weekend food bags for Williamsburg Independent School students who may be food insecure on weekends.
Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
**WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE.
Dates Open for Registration:
January 7 January 14 January 21 January 28
February 4 February 11 February 18 February 25
Volunteers will help prepare the tables for packing, including double bagging and counting bags and ribbons for each table.
Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
**WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS
Dates Open for Registration:
Volunteers will help with packing groceries for food pantry clients.
Mondays from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
**WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS.
Dates Open for Registration:
Volunteers will help with the distribution of groceries for food pantry clients.
Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
**WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS.
Dates Open for Registration:
Volunteers will be sorting bins for the organization.
Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE.
Dates Open for Registration:
January 8 January 15 January 22 January 29
February 5 February 12 February 19 February 26
MONDAYS: Volunteers will be assisting with the distribution of food boxes.
TUESDAYS: Volunteers will be assisting with shelving food orders.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE
Dates Open for Registration:
MONDAYS
11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27
February 3 February 10 February 17 February 24
March 3 March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31
April 7 April 14 April 21 April 28
TUESDAYS
11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
January 7 January 14 January 21 January 28
February 4 February 11 February 18 February 25
This is an event designed to foster a love of mathematics among students and their families. Family Math Night is designed to provide interactive and enjoyable math-related activities that highlight the importance of math skills in everyday life, promoting a positive attitude towards math learning.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE
Dates Open for Registration:
February 6 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
April 17 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
This is an event designed to foster a love of reading among students and their families. This event provides a unique opportunity for families to engage in literacy activities together, promoting the importance of reading in a fun and interactive setting.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE
Dates Open for Registration:
January 9 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
March 6 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
QPR Gatekeeper Training for suicide prevention. QPR is a set of skills that can save lives when responding to someone in crisis. Participants will receive a 2-year training certificate. You cannot register for this event if you have a valid training certificate from previous participation within the last 2 years.
**EVENT IS HELD ON CAMPUS
Dates Open for Registration:
January 20 | 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
February 14 | 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will assist the meeting manager in running the event. Check-in with Mr. Harris at the finish line tent.
*WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS
Dates Open for Registration:
April 21 | 4:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
April 21 | 7:15 p.m. - 10 p.m.
**STUDENT MUST DRIVE TO PROJECT SITE
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