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 over 140 student leaders coordinating a wide variety of programs and opportunities.
Student leaders are selected for open positions in November and March each year. Visit our hiring 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 to email student coordinators to learn more or get involved.
Affordable Housing and Food Security
- Hunger and Homelessness at Allied Churches: Address hunger needs by serving food in the pantry and kitchen
- Campus Kitchen: Harvest, cook, and deliver food to local community members
- Habitat for Humanity: Build house and work in the ReStore
- Family Store Management at Salvation Army: Work in the food pantry and help distribute food
Animal Welfare
- Elon Animal Rescue: Volunteer at a local shelter and work with animals
- Animal Therapy at Kopper Top Life Learning Center: Assist with animal care in a therapeutic environment
Civic Engagement
- Deliberative Dialogues: Host campus conversations on pressing social issues
- Elon Votes!: Work to increase political engagement and voter registration
Community Resources
- Community Building at Alamance County Public Libraries: Work with special events and programs to encourage library use
- Blood Drives: Donate blood or volunteer at American Red Cross blood drives
- Safe Rides: Create a safer campus by transporting students on weekends
Disability Services
- Elon Buddies: Form friendships with students with disabilities
- Linking Generations: Volunteer with residents at local senior facilities
- Special Olympics: Assist Special Olympics athletes sporting events
Education
- Adult Tutoring and ESL at Alamance Community College: Tutor and support adult learners
- America Reads: Tutor at local schools to improve math and literacy sklls
- Immigrant and Refugee Outreach: Support immigrant and refugee families and children
- Lunch Buddies: Mentor local students over lunch each week
Human Rights and Advocacy
- Amnesty International: Campaign for universal human rights
- Advocacy at Family Abuse Services: Provide support and assistance to survisors of domestic violence
- JDRF Walk: Work to raise support and funds for diabetes research
Youth Development
- After School Enrichment at Boys and Girls Club: Mentor and support children in an after-school program
- Cinderella Project: Mentor and empower high school women
- Mentoring at Burlington Housing Authority: Build relationships with children in an after-school program
- Tutoring at Positive Attitude Youth Center: Tutor and assist with recreational activities after school
Alternative Breaks
- Immerse yourself in service over fall and spring breaks and address various social issues in local and global communities
For more information on how to get involved, stop by Moseley Center 230 or contact the Kernodle Center.