Volunteer Programs at WIU

05/13/2026

04/24/2026

What a difference a day makes! 💜💛
We’re coming together for the Western Challenge to transform our Student Organization Center into a modern hub for campus life.
Join the movement today! Your donations directly fund the renovation of our new space in the University Union basement.
📍 Give at: wiu.edu/westernchallenge

04/22/2026

Always a very rewarding opportunity for students to collaborate with the Good Food Pantry🍎🙌 Thank you for being apart of WIUs National Volunteer Week 💜💛

🙌 A huge thank you to our incredible WAVE (Western's All Volunteer Effort) volunteers! Today was busy, and David, Jerrya, Dana, and Danbyy went above and beyond to support our clients.

😁We truly couldn’t serve our community without the dedication and kindness of volunteers like you. Your efforts make a real difference—thank you for helping us nourish McDonough County!

**About Us**

🍏 Good Food Pantry, a program of Western Illinois Regional Council & Community Action Agency, helps eligible people with lower incomes who live in McDonough County, Illinois, with food. We empower our customers to choose the food items they want from the options in our "store" (where everything is free).

⏰ The pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 - 5:00 PM (closed on holidays).

🙌 To volunteer visit https://signup.com/go/iiVZkuf

04/20/2026

Due to cancellation by the McDonough County Animal Shelter the Volunteer Opportunity for this afternoon has been canceled. If you have any additional questions please email [email protected]!

Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

04/14/2026

Ready to give back? 🌱✨ Join WAVE for a week of Growing Through Giving!
From hanging with shelter animals to a campus clean-up competition (and free pizza 🍕), there are plenty of ways to get involved and make an impact.
🔗 Register for all starred (*) events via the link in our bio!

04/10/2026

Ready to give back, Leathernecks? 🛠️✨
Join us for Service Saturday in Peoria on April 25th! We’re heading to the Salvation Army and Home Sweet Home Ministries to help clean and paint their community gym. 🎨🧹
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait!
🔗 Register on Leatherneck Link, link in bio!

02/18/2026

Ready to make an impact? 💜💛 Whether you’re looking to gain experience or just give back, finding volunteer opportunities at WIU is easier than ever!
Follow these steps to get started:
1️⃣ Head to volunteer.wiu.edu and sign in with your ECom username and password.
2️⃣ Click the Needs tab to browse current opportunities.
3️⃣ Select View Details and hit Respond on the project that speaks to you.
It’s that simple! Don’t forget to invite your friends and snap some photos while you’re out there making a difference. 📸🙌

02/01/2026

Western Illinois University's Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC), Office of Student Engagement (OSE) and Western's All Volunteer Effort (WAVE) are coming together to host a week of meaningful service and engagement in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., taking place Monday through Thursday, Feb. 2-5.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate throughout the week and take part in honoring King's legacy through action.
Read more: https://ow.ly/7kAY50Y5sY2

01/22/2026

🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨
Please note that the following Week of Service events have been cancelled:
• Friday 1/23: Table Talk: Volunteering for Today and Tomorrow
• Saturday 1/24: Service Saturday Trip
We apologize for the inconvenience! All other events earlier this week remain as scheduled. Feel free to DM us with any questions. 💜💛

01/21/2026

Today’s the day! 🌼 Ready to make an impact?
Come find your next mission at the 2026 Spring Fair. Whether you’re passionate about youth mentorship, healthcare, or the environment, there’s an organization waiting to meet you.

📍 University Union
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
✨ Today, Jan 21

Don’t miss out on the chance to connect and get involved. See you there!