Registration now open for 10th annual MLK Jr. Day of Service
Logan Raschke, News Editor
January 15, 2019
Filed under News
Students can register online to volunteer for Eastern’s 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. It is set for Monday with check-in at 2:45 p.m. at the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Crystal Brown, assistant director of the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism, ...
Families have opportunity to make blankets to give back this weekend
Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2018
Filed under Family Weekend, News, Special Sections
Students and their families will have the opportunity to give back to the community during this year’s Family Weekend by volunteering for one of two different events on Saturday. Beth Gillespie, the interim director for the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism, and Crystal Brown, the assi...
Volunteer opportunities available in Charleston community
Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter
August 30, 2018
Filed under News
The Eastern Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism offers several programs for students who feel the desire to get involved with the Charleston community. With programs happening an average of six days per week, there are many different avenues for students wishing to volunteer to explore. Cr...
200 volunteers expected for Panther Service Day
Mays Omar, Contributing Writer
March 26, 2018
Filed under News
About 200 students are set to help out at the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism’s final service opportunity of the semester. Panther Service Day is set for April 7 and check-in for participants will start at 9:30 a.m. in the McAfee North Gym. Transportation will be available from campus...
Feel good by volunteering
Staff Editorial
February 27, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
We at The Daily Eastern News have a secret to share with you: It feels good to do good. Too often we see that there is still a need to fill the spots that are remaining with all of the volunteer opportunities on campus and in the community. Too often we see that the world seems to be ta...
Alternative Spring Break allows students to give back over break
Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
January 11, 2018
Filed under News
For the last 25 years, the Newman Catholic Center has offered Alternative Spring Break at Eastern, a set of mission trips designed for students to help out in different communities instead of going home for spring break. This year, the tentative dates for the mission trips are March 11 to March 17. “The...
Girls on the Run to impact community, promote confidence
Hannah Myers, Contributing Writer
November 6, 2017
Filed under News
Families laughing, music playing, colored hairspray and excitement will be in the air as more than 150 girls and 26 boys from 12 teams and six counties are set to run the Girls on the Run 5K Saturday at the Mattoon YMCA. Girls on the Run is a 10-week after school program for girls in third through f...
Volunteer opportunities available this week to students
Staff Report
October 9, 2017
Filed under News
Several opportunities to volunteer on campus and around the community are available all this week. The Standing Stone Community Center is in need of one more volunteer to help move their thrift shop items over to the Carpenter’s Table locations. The move will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday...
Various volunteer opportunities coming up for students
AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
September 7, 2017
Filed under News
A variety of different volunteer opportunities are available both on campus and off campus for students, with some new ones coming this fall. One of these new programs is Teen Reach, where teenagers come to campus once a week to explore different aspects of campus, such as checking out the green screen...
Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks volunteers
Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter
September 6, 2017
Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters is beginning their first month-long recruitment process of the semester in September. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a mentoring program between a “big” adult mentor and a “little” child and has had a Mid-Illinois branch for over 40 years. AmeriCorps VISTA...
Volunteers needed to PLAY with kids
Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor
August 22, 2017
Filed under News
From organizing and passing out food at food pantries to tutoring a kid in need, the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism offers several volunteer opportunities for students this semester. One of those opportunities includes PLAY, which is an after school program focused on helping elementary...
Students have multiple ways to serve elderly
Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2017
Filed under News
Whether it is delivering books to nursing homes or making crafts with seniors, students have a chance to volunteer in five different activities focused on helping senior citizens throughout the month of February. Crystal Brown, assistant director of civic engagement and volunteerism, said the office...
