What is GIVE?

The Get Involved in Volunteer Experience (GIVE) program was established by the University of Illinois at Chicago to promote community service, while helping students develop a sense of responsibility and accomplishment.

GIVE serves primarily as an information resource. In the GIVE offices, students can learn of many individual long-term volunteering opportunities all around Chicago. Along with the help of a GIVE representative, students will be able to identify an opportunity that will match their needs and interests. GIVE offers many unique and meaningful experiences for students to develop and improve leadership skills and gain valuable work experience. In addition, through the Steering Committee, the GIVE office informs interested student organizations of one-time group volunteer events And opportunities through e-mail.

What is required of a volunteer?

Volunteering does not require any prior experience. To volunteer students must only be dedicated to working in the community and be sincere and enthusiastic.

Areas of Service

All volunteering opportunities are compiled in an Agency book that is organized into eleven areas of service. These areas of service are listed on the left.