Elon Volunteers!

Elon Volunteers! (EV!) exists to provide all members of the Elon University campus the opportunity to develop an ethic of service by connecting campus and community through service experiences.

EV! is Elon’s hub for service opportunities on campus, providing opportunities for Elon students to engage in service through regular programs, one-time events, and Alternative Breaks. EV! is student-run and student-led, with approximately 100 student leaders coordinating a wide variety of programs and opportunities.

Student leaders are typically selected for open positions in November and April each year. Visit our leadership application page for more information about how to apply for open leadership positions.

Check out all that EV! has to offer below! View social issue cluster areas and individual programs within each area below. Email elonvols@elon.edu for more information and get involved!

Educational Equity

Alamance Community College: Tutor and support adult learners
America Reads (work study position): Tutor at local schools and/or after school programs to improve math and literacy skills
Red Shield Youth Center (formerly the Boys and Girls Club): Tutor and mentor children in an after school program
Burlington Parks and Recreation: Assist with broad range of programs and events that aim to enhance physical and mental health, develop local youth, and make a positive impact on the general well-being in the local community
- K.I.N.G. Academy Mentoring Program: Mentor boys ages 9-13 through the Mayco Bigelow Community Center
CityGate Dream Center: Support programming and activities for the local Latinx community
Elon Buddies: Facilitate social activities and professional development opportunities with Alamance Community College students who have a disability
Elon Elementary: assist with after-school programs, activities, fundraisers, and school clean-ups

Economic Empowerment

Campus Kitchen: Harvest, cook, and deliver food to a local hunger relief organization
Habitat for Humanity: Build houses and work in the Habitat ReStore
United Way of Alamance County: Support local initiatives and programs to address poverty

Health and Wellness

Music for Dementia : Assist with facilitation of music activities for residents at local senior care facility
Blood Drives: Donate blood or volunteer at American Red Cross blood drives
Burlington Animal Services: Volunteer with a local shelter and work with animals
Kopper Top Life Learning Center: Assist with animal care and outdoor projects
Peacehaven Farm: Work alongside core members who have a disability on garden workdays, special events, and other ongoing activities
Special Olympics: Assist Special Olympics athletes during sporting events

Civic Engagement

Dialogue Work: Join campus conversations on pressing social issues
Elon Votes: Work to increase political engagement and voter registration

Alternative Breaks

Immerse yourself in service over fall and spring breaks and address various social issues in local and global communities

For more information, check out our Alternative Breaks page.

Elon Volunteers! Executive Directors

Lauren Klappholz
Executive Director, Education and Community Engagement
Email: lklappholz@elon.edu

Abagale Dario
Executive Director, Leadership and Development
Email:adario@elon.edu

Kyla Maxwell
Executive Director, Outreach and Collaboration
Email: kmaxwell9@elon.edu

For more information on how to get involved, stop by Moseley Center 232 or contact the Kernodle Center.