Giving back to the community through service and volunteering is a part of the culture of UNI. There are many ways both on-campus and in the community to offer service and to give back through volunteering. This helps us stay connected and strengthens our purpose. This page provides some resources to assist with getting started. How do you give back?

UNI United Way

Each fall UNI campaigns for giving back to the community through support of the Cedar Valley United Way. To learn more on this year's campaign and how to give, visit the UNI United Way webpage.

Panther Pantry

Food insecurity is a growing concern for students across the nation. In an effort to assist students here at UNI and ensure that all panthers have access to basic necessities, the pantry was established in the spring of 2018. To learn more on how to give, donate, or volunteer visit the Panther Pantry webpage.

Student Service Organizations

Numerous student organizations exist to assist students and the campus community. To learn more and get involved, visit the Find Your Involvement section of the Student Life webpage.

Community Outreach Resources

• The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley serves as a resource and coordination center for volunteers and community partnerships.
• The city of Cedar Falls lists volunteer opportunities for local residents.
• Volunteer Iowa: A Call to Service is utilizing the "What’s Your 50?" campaign to challenge Iowa citizens to increase their service activities to 50 hours per year. Interested volunteers can create a profile through Volunteer Iowa in order to match their skills with volunteer opportunities in their local area.

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