Volunteerism
Rockford University has a long and proud tradition of community engagement and volunteerism. When Rockford graduate Jane Addams established Hull-House in Chicago in 1889, she also established a lasting legacy of community service. That legacy carries on at Rockford University through the Jane Addams Center and through Rockford University’s institutional commitment to serving the greater good.
The Jane Addams Center organizes and helps facilitate volunteer opportunities in the local community for our students, faculty, and staff. Through our Community Engagement fairs, we also offer our campus a chance to learn more about the excellent work being accomplished at local non-profits. From our athletic teams to student clubs, volunteerism is a key part of building community and plays an integral role in student life at Rockford University.
Community Service can also be an important part of students’ pre-professional experience. Volunteering can help a student discover what they value, while giving back to the community. Community service gives a student experience in a range of different fields and helps them garner valuable assets such as empathy, kindness, work ethic, and time management.
Email us at jacce@rockford.edu, and we’ll help you get connected!
Jane Addams Day of Service
A highlight of each academic year is our Jane Addams Day of Service. Scheduled in September, close to Jane Addams’ birthday on September 6, the day recognizes her enduring legacy on our campus. In order to showcase students, faculty, and staff all go to different areas within the community and volunteer with various community partners. After these acts of service we celebrate Jane Addams birthday together with everyone coming together for lunch and a party.
Hearts in Action
It is the new club on campus, where students, with some help from the Jane Addams Center, create volunteer opportunities for other students. So far these students have worked with Rockford Rescue Mission as well as other community partners, such as Stroll on State, and doing crafts to uplift their Rockford University Community by making signs for the athletic games as well as uplifting the overall Rockford community through creating cards for the elderly. If you are a student wanting to join Hearts in Action please email us, and we can help you get in touch with the student leaders in Hearts in Action.
Make a Difference during your Spring Break!
Join other Regents on a trip to Starkville, Mississippi to build a home for a family in need.
