United Way of South Central Michigan will help local nonprofits recruit volunteers to serve their community through a Volunteer Fair at Michigan State University.
The event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Michigan State University’s Student Services Building, 556 E. Circle Drive. More than 40 nonprofits will be represented. There will also be food, entertainment and an onsite service project. The Alana Foundation will provide Free Flu Shots. The Volunteer Fair—which is free to attend—is a collaboration between UWSCMI, local nonprofit agencies, MSU and the Center for Community Engaged Learning.
“Our Capital Area Volunteer Services Committee is excited to be back at MSU for a 2nd year to promote volunteer engagement,” said Michele Strasz, Community Impact Director at United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI). “We hope that students and community members will learn about volunteer opportunities and engage in giving back to the nonprofits in our region.”
The following organizations are sponsoring this event: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Adventure Credit Union, the Alana Foundation, the Lansing Board of Water and Light, Davenport University, State Rep Julie Brixie, and The Greater Lansing Labor Council.
Adventure Credit Union made the following statement: “Adventure Credit Union is proud to sponsor this volunteer fair to help connect volunteers with the organizations that need them. Volunteering is at the core of who we are and what we do. It’s how strong, connected communities are built and how they thrive. In 2024, 114 of our employees volunteered at 54 different community events for a total of 762 hours. In addition to donating our time, Adventure Credit Union also donated more than $25,000 to support various non-profits in 2024. We are honored to be named alongside the other sponsors of this important and impactful event.”
Free CATA bus passes are available for anyone who wants to participate in the Volunteer Fair; you can pre-register at tinyurl.com/cata-UWvolfair2024. Sponsorships are available for the event by contacting Celaina Boylan-Castilla at (517) 203-5015 or c.boylan-castilla@uwscmi.org.
