Volunteer Center
Reconnecting with a shared commitment to serviceThe University of Minnesota Retirees Association and the University Retirees Volunteer Center have agreed to reconnect as a single organization to broaden and expand volunteer service opportunities for U of M retirees. Published:More... |
U of M Day of Service Spring 2022Organized annually by the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, this year’s U of M Day of Service has been expanded from a single day to the full month of April. Published:More... |
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Mentoring undergraduate research scholarsThe Retired Faculty Mentorship project is a collaborative effort that provides Undergraduate Research Scholar students with opportunities to work with volunteer faculty mentors (current or retired) to develop and conduct research. Published:More... |
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UMRA to participate in U of M Day of ServiceLooking for something interesting and useful to do this spring? Then please consider volunteering for the U of M Day of Service in April. Published:More... |
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UMRA-URVC group is exploring merger optionsAn UMRA-URVC working group is looking at ways in which the two units could join forces to better serve retirees and the University community. Published:More... |
URVC—Making a differenceMore than 500 U of M retirees, spouses, partners, and friends currently participate in virtual or on-site volunteer opportunities offered through the University Retirees Volunteer Center. Published:More... |
If you could walk in my shoesThe Reader/Writer program is a great opportunity to help struggling inner-city students develop their communication skills and to connect with them in a meaningful way. Published:More... |
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Science needs you, and your familyThe 10,000 Families Study is recruiting participants to join a multi-generational study aimed at increasing understanding of what causes or protects again disease, and what accounts for health differences within families and across communities. Published:More... |
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A new opportunity for Legal Eagle volunteersEvent Date:This will be the first trial in more than a year held in-person, on site at Mitchell College, where volunteer jurors will view the trial, deliberate on a verdict and, finally, offer constructive criticism to the student "lawyers." Volunteer involvement and feedback is a very important part of the legal education system as it assists in training lawyers to better serve the needs of their clients. More... |
Retired Faculty Mentorship ProjectOne of the University of Minnesota’s current strategic goals is to enhance the research experience for undergraduate students. The Retired Faculty Mentorship of Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) project is a collaborative effort between the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) and the University of Minnesota Retiree Volunteer Center (URVC). Through faculty mentorship, undergraduate research scholars gain valuable research experience, skills and connections. Faculty have the opportunity to conduct research with talented undergraduates while making a difference in the academic careers of these students. Published:More... |
Academic Integrity MattersThe Academic Integrity Program offers volunteers the opportunity to make a significant impact on a student’s academic development while at the U and potentially beyond. Published:More... |
Volunteering to discoverWe saw during 2020 how relevant scientific research endeavors are and we may merely wonder at the inestimable value of having volunteers willing to be research participants. Extraordinary opportunities are available through the University Retirees Volunteer Center. Published:More... |
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Thank you, U of M retiree volunteers!On behalf of the University Retirees Volunteer Center (URVC), I’d like to recognize and thank all the volunteers who contributed their talents and time to the success of the many projects both inside and outside the University coordinated by URVC this past year. Published:More... |
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Volunteer spotlight | Fran LinhartCommitted to life-long learning and volunteering, musician and global traveler Fran Linhart says, “The U is my best friend. It offers so many wonderful opportunities for retirees.” Published:More... |
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Volunteer spotlight | Sally ShackelWhen Sally Schakel retired from the University of Minnesota’s Nutrition Coordinating Center, she wanted to have a purpose in retirement and to keep connected to the U. She found her “volunteer home” at the University Retirees Volunteer Center. Published:More... |
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