Elon Volunteers!
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 125+ student leaders coordinating a wide variety of programs and opportunities.
Click here to visit Phoenix Serve to find out about current service opportunities.
Visit our leadership application page for more information about how to apply for open leadership positions. Applications for student leadership roles typically open in October and March each year.
Check out all that EV! has to offer below!
- View social issue clusters and individual programs within each cluster below.
- Click on the names of programs below to register for opportunities.
- Email elonvols@elon.edu with questions or if you need more information.
Educational Equity
- Alamance-Burlington School System Partnerships
- America Reads (work study position): Tutor at local schools and/or after school programs to improve math and literacy skills for local youth
- Lunch Buddies: Connect with small groups of students from grades K-5 over lunch to build positive mentoring relationships
- Alamance Dream Center: Support mentoring, tutoring and special events for the local Hispanic community
- Burlington Parks and Recreation: Assist with a broad range of programs and events that aim to enhance physical and mental health, develop local youth, and make a positive impact on general well-being in the local community
- KING Academy and PINK Mentor Programs: Mentor boys and girls ages 9-13 through the Mayco Bigelow Community Center
- Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center: Tutor and mentor children in an after school program
- Young Musicians of Alamance: Participate in music tutoring, mentoring, and education through weekly classes and events for local youth
- Elon Buddies: Facilitate social activities and professional development opportunities with Alamance Community College students who have a disability
- Imagine Science: Facilitate STEM activities at local after school programs
Food Justice and Affordable Housing
- Campus Kitchen: Harvest, cook, and deliver food to local hunger relief organizations
- For additional information about the Campus Kitchen program, click here.
- Habitat for Humanity: Build houses and work in the Habitat ReStore
- For additional information about Habitat for Humanity program, click here.
Health and Wellness
- Alamance Parks: Support youth athletic and recreation programming, trail clean-ups, and special events
- Special Olympics: Assist Special Olympics athletes during sporting events
- Peacehaven Farm: Work alongside members who have a disability on garden workdays, special events, and other ongoing activities
- Burlington Animal Services: Volunteer with a local shelter and work with animals
- Twin Lakes
- Linking Generations: Fosters relationships through monthly conversations with local senior care residents
- Music for Dementia: Assist with facilitation of music activities for residents at local senior care facilities
- Blood Drives: Donate blood or volunteer at American Red Cross blood drives
Civic Engagement
- Elon Votes!: Work to increase political engagement and voter registration
- Dialogues: Join campus conversations on pressing social issues
For additional information, check out our Civic Engagement website.
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 webpage.
Elon Volunteers! Executive Directors
Molly Lorden
Executive Director, Education and Leadership Development
Email: mlorden2@elon.edu
Julia DeGenova
Executive Director, Outreach and Membership
Email: jdegenova@elon.edu
Alyssa Adams
Executive Director, First Year Engagement
Email: aadams38@elon.edu
For more information on how to get involved, stop by Moseley Center 232 or contact the Kernodle Center.