COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteering Contributes to Work-Life Balance!
June 13, 2008 - Volunteering is good for your health according to numerous research studies. For example, volunteering has been positively associated with improving self-esteem, reducing heart rates and blood pressure, lowering stress levels, strengthening social networks, and building support systems. The Work Life Office supports your efforts to seek out volunteer opportunities, particularly during the start of the new year. Below you will find more information on volunteer opportunities on campus and in the local community. Click on the appropriate link below to get started today!
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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY |
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The Arboretum depends on hundreds of volunteers each year. Many opportunities are available throughout the year to help the State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. University of Kentucky Health Care From flower delivery to tour guides, a wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available at the University of Kentucky Hospital. Are you interested in helping young people develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills? Becoming a 4-H volunteer will help you achieve these goals. UK Office of International Affairs Would you like to learn more about other cultures and make lasting friendships with people around the world? The University of Kentucky has approximately 1500 students from over 100 countries around the world. The International Hospitality Program sponsored by the Office of International Affairs provides opportunities to become a volunteer host for one or more international students.
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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The United Way of the Bluegrass Volunteer Center provides many ways to make a difference in our community. This user friendly site provides a listing of over 340 volunteer opportunities in the Bluegrass Region. Visit the site today to find a way to use your talents and interests to help others.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Saturday, September 27 - Courthouse Plaza Downtown Lexington
Contact Alicia Still or Stacy Clark at racevols@Komenlexington.org for more information about how to become a volunteer.
Do you have a volunteer opportunity or community event you would like posted on our web site? Click here.
Updated 8/26/08 Email: Julie Geraci - jbgera2@email.uky.edu
