Kevin Cheng
Upcoming Events
Gratitude Postcards
Thursday, February 27th
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Illini Union Basement
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We will have volunteers come in to write gratitude cards towards a professor, friend, or close ones. Volunteers can then earn points as well as brighten up someone's day! Markers and cards will be provided!
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Points: 1 point
Sew Infant Lovies For Children's Health NICU
Thursday, February 27th
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Fab Lab (Art E Annex, Studio 2, 1301 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL 61801)
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We will be sewing infant "lovies" to donate to NICU babies through Children's Health Hospitals. Infant lovies are flat soft flannel hearts designed to transfer scents between a baby and their parents. Each Lovie package contains two hearts. One is placed under the baby, and the other is given to the parents to keep next to their skin. When the parents visit their baby, the hearts are swapped to transfer the scents between them, helping build a strong bond. No sewing experience is necessary! I'll spend the first hour teaching you the basics of sewing using a machine and the second hour creating the lovies. The pattern is very simple (sew along a curved line and then flip fabric inside out) so don't be intimidated! Email sziaj2@illinois.edu with any questions.​​
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Points: 2 points
Advocacy for Brain Awareness Week
Thursday, February 27th
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Union Basement
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As February comes to an end, we are welcoming March, which also means welcoming Brain Awareness Week! This week serves to raise awareness about brain health, neuroscience, and cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer's and Dementia, which affect many senior citizens. Join us for interactive brain activities as well as raising advocacy through social media story posting!
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Points: 1 point
VIP Social: Board Game Night
Monday, March 3rd
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Gregory Hall, Room 219
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Join us for a Board Game Night, where you can relax, connect with fellow volunteers, and enjoy some friendly competition with a variety of classic and modern board games. This is a great opportunity to unwind, meet new people in the VIP community, and showcase your strategic skills. Earn 1 social point for attending!
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Points: 1 social point
Grocery Bag Making for Food Pantry
Wednesday, March 5th
6-7PM
Location TBD
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We will be repurposing old t-shirts to make into grocery bags for local food pantries in collaboration with United Way Emergency Shelter! No sewing experience necessary, the skills involved are similar to making no-sew blankets. Location will be updated soon. Email sziaj2@illinois.edu with any questions.
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Points: 1 point
ImpactLife Blood Drive
Thursday, March 6th
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Illini Union
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There are two blood drive dates for March and volunteer's can either donate or help garner interest for the blood drive. Volunteering will consist of handing out snacks to those who have just completed a donation and tabling in order to get more people to come and donate.
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Points: 1 for each hour of volunteering, 3 for a donation
IFH Meal Packaging Event
Wednesday, March 12th
5:30PM-6:30PM
1203 West Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 United States
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Join us for a meal packaging event organized in collaboration with Illini Fighting Hunger! They are an RSO that helps make these service opportunities more accessible to UIUC students. We will be making packs of rice in an assembly-line. Help us ensure food security for the Illinois community!
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Points: 1 point
ImpactLife Blood Drive
Tuesday, March 25th
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Illini Union
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There are two blood drive dates for March and volunteer's can either donate or help garner interest for the blood drive. Volunteering will consist of handing out snacks to those who have just completed a donation and tabling in order to get more people to come and donate.
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Points: 1 for each hour of volunteering, 3 for a donation
Ongoing Events
VIP Tutoring Spring 2025 Opportunities
Weekdays
Multiple Times to Choose From
Multiple Locations to Choose From
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Interested in being a volunteer tutor? Look no further! Choose from over 120+ reoccurring or individual tutoring events that you could make an impact! Opportunities range from math, english, and science to PE, special education, foreign language, or miscellaneous events. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, fill out the interest form below!
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Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested (note: this form is not binding).
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Points: 1 pt/1 hr tutoring
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Recurring Events
Jubilee Cafe CUCC Volunteering
Jubilee Cafe CUCC Volunteering
Every Monday
Time slots from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
805 S Sixth St. Champaign
People in need of food often don't get the opportunity to go out to eat at a restaurant. This weekly meal helps people in our community who are in need of food while also making them feel respected and valued by creating a restaurant-like atmosphere. It also reduces food waste by using the bread that Panera gives to Jubilee Cafe at the end of the day. Volunteers have the opportunity to be a server, host, greeter, or help set up and clean up.
Points: 1 points per time slot attended
Send a picture of you during volunteering to vip.hunger.homeless@gmail.comin order to receive points!
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NICU Blanket Crochet Session
Every other Wednesday (2/19, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2,
4/16, 4/30)
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Location TBD
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Join Arts Outreach to crochet baby blankets for NICU babies through Knots of Love and watch a show or movie! These blankets are VERY time consuming and will take roughly 15 hours to complete, so we need all the help we can get! If you attended the Learn to Crochet event last semester, this is a great way to test your skills. Crochet experience is preferred, but I am open to teaching again. Volunteers can also take home the blanket to work on it at home.
Points: 2 points
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Grab&Go Stocking - Wesley Food Pantry
Every Tuesday
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1203 W Green St., Urbana
Grab and Go stations around campus where students can grab snacks throughout the day. They need help stocking stations throughout the campus, including La Casa, Native American House, Asian American Center, and the Academic Services Center. We will meet at the South entrance of Wesley Food Pantry, which is by the Parking Lot. Sign up in the link below!
*Meet us at the south entrance(By the parking lot) of Wesley Methodist Church. We will be carrying packages to different buildings so dress warmly!
Points: 1 point
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Illini Medical Screening Society Nicotine Quit Pack Distribution
Location and Times Vary
Substance abuse and addiction are the number 1 reason for homelessness in 68% of US cities. We will be attending Illini Medical Screening Society's weekly screenings at food pantries and low-barrier shelters and handing out nicotine quit packs to those interested in quitting nicotine! New opportunities available every week in the signupgenius. Email sziaj2@illinois.edu with any questions.
Points: 1 pt/1hour, 2pt/2hours
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