Students who made Union’s recent national community service award possible will be recognized at the first Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on Monday, May 4 at 6 p.m. in Old Chapel.
In February, the College was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a school can receive for its commitment to service learning and civic engagement.
“When we compiled our report for the Community Service Honor Roll, we were astounded at what we saw, and we wanted to bring the students together so they could see how much they’ve really accomplished,” said Angela Tatem, Kenney Community Center director. “It’s important to do this because volunteering is often a thankless job, and we need our volunteers.”
In 2007-08, 762 Union students participated in a range of community service projects, representing more than 7,700 hours of service. Volunteers at the Kenney Center tutored and read to local children, acted as Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and participated in the state Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program (VITA).
College President Stephen Ainlay will be the keynote speaker at the banquet. An award for outstanding volunteer of the year will also be given.
For more about the Honor Roll, click here.