Northern Illinois University Volunteer Fair 2015
Date and time
Location
Holmes Student Center, Art Gallery Lounge
Description
Student Involvement & Leadership Development is pleased to invite you to our 10th annual NIU Volunteer Fair being held on Sunday, August 23, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 pm at Northern Illinois University! This event will take place in the Art Gallery Lounge in the Holmes Student Center and will be a part of NIU's Welcome Day's- Involvement Fair. The Volunteer Fair offers table space for community organizations to display and speak to students about volunteer opportunities your agency may have available. Student organizations with missions geared toward service will be present as well.
The fair will give your organization the opportunity to recruit NIU students to volunteer for your organization. The Volunteer Fair is also an important tool for our students to learn about community resources in addition to volunteer openings that are available within our community.
The Volunteer Fair is a great opportunity for our students to not only gain first-hand information regarding all the volunteer possibilities in the greater DeKalb area, but also to continue building the momentum toward NIU Cares Day 2016 (Saturday, April 16, 2016), our day-long, campus-wide volunteerism event that takes place throughout DeKalb County.
Volunteerism and service are community-based initiatives, and for that reason, the Fair cannot be a success without the involvement of DeKalb area service organizations such as yours!
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Parking is available for in the NIU Visitor Pay Lot on Carroll Avenue (near the parking garage and Founders Memorial Library). Parking in the Visitors Lot is free on the weekends. If you already have a NIU parking permit, feel free to park in your designated lot.
Is there a fee for my organization to participate?
There is no fee to participate in the Fair.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
Feel free to bring display boards, brochures, applications, and give-away items. SILD will provide your table and chairs. There will be a limited amount of electrical outlets available, so please arrive early if you wish to reserve a table near an outlet.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us via email at communityservice@niu.edu or the SILD front desk at 815-753-1421.
Organized by
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.