Community Service, a functional area of Student Involvement & Leadership Development, focuses on providing our students with opportunities to connect to and make a difference in their community. Through service, students not only enrich their community, but also gain hands-on experience in various work fields, build relationships with their peers, and learn valuable networking skills.
The Department of Student Involvement & Leadership Development firmly believes in the value of service to one's community and has thus incorporated community service as a component of the Department's focus.
Community Service News:
- Applications for Huskie Alternative Breaks (HAB) Site Leaders have been extended! Please contact communityservice@niu.edu with any questions about the application process. Visit our HAB Website then fill out this application to be eligible!
Community Service Areas:
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Check out our monthly community service |
Join fellow Huskies as they participate in community service throughout the country during Alternative Break trips. |
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On April 20, 2013 hundreds of students will work |
Assist local residents with lawn clean up and preparation for winter through our annual Rake Across DeKalb program! |
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The Volunteer Fair allows students an opportunity to explore local volunteer opportunities in the DeKalb community. |
Find current and ongoing volunteer opportunities in our communiversity! |
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Hunger and Homelessness A nationally recognized week dedicated to raising awareness of hunger and homelessness in the nation. |
Learn more about our campus-wide can drive and pop tab collection competitions. |
Getting Involved:
To find the service opportunity which best fits you just browse this Community Service website. From there, simply view our Huskie Paws for a Cause Calendar or search our volunteer opportunities. If you are still unsure about which opportunity would best suit you, please feel free to contact Destiny McDonald or Liz McAllister to arrange a consultation. We would be more than happy to discuss community service opportunities and find the best fit for you.