Charity (501C(3) Organization)
MODERN URBANA a home tour is the result of collaboration between the City of Urbana and CU-Engage, a Spring 2012 seminar course at the University of Illinois that connects the design currency and critical thinking abilities of graduate students in the School of Architecture to design projects in the community.
The City of Urbana will host a tour of Urbana’s mid-century modern homes on May 6, 2012. The tour will feature 6 houses built during the middle of the twentieth century that exemplify modernist design features, such as the use of transparencies, the connection to nature, the use of open plan design, and simple geometries.
The tour is self-guided and we invite people to park at Yankee Ridge Elementary School at 2102 S. Anderson Street in Urbana and take the tour on foot. Tickets are $10 (cash only) and will be on sale from 12:30 – 3:00 PM on the day of the tour at Yankee Ridge Elementary School, or at Urbana’s Market at the Square on Saturday, May 5th from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The houses on the tour will be open from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. For more information, please visit www.urbanaillinois.us/modernurbana or contact Rebecca Bird at (217) 384-2440 or rlbird@urbanaillinois.us.
Not-for-Profit
THE MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTER -MIGRANT/SEASONAL HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILD CARE AND A COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION, TRANSPORTATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD OF FARM WORKER FAMILIES.
Not-for-Profit
Our volunteers are involved in many phases of our operation, such as collection management, exhibit work, school and public programs, research and fundraising. We invite YOU to join with them and share in our mission! Opportunities are varied; some are season-dependent, one-time, or ongoing. Please contact us for more information.
For more information, please visit our website: http://www.museumofthegrandprairie.org/volunteer.html.
Also see the Champaign County Forest Preserve District’s Education Department volunteer opportunities webpage: http://ccfpd.org/Education/EdVolunteers.html
Locations
Museum of the Grand Prairie
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
600 N Lombard, Mahomet, IL
and
Homer Lake Interpretive Center (Our Satellite Facility)
Homer Lake Forest Preserve
2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, IL
The mission of the Museum of the Grand Prairie is to collect, preserve and interpret the natural and cultural history of Champaign County and East Central Illinois. Through diverse experiences, we seek to inspire our audiences with a sense of connection to, and stewardship of, their natural and cultural world. Located at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet, IL, the museum features permanent and special exhibits, and is adjacent to the Champaign County Forest Preserve District’s Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens. Our satellite facility, the Homer Lake Interpretive Center at Homer Lake Forest Preserve in Homer, IL, is a nature center and cultural center focused on the unique stories of Homer Lake and the surrounding area. The Museum of the Grand Prairie has been an American Association of Museums (AAM) accredited museum since 1972.
Educational Institution
"Lifting as we climb" is the motto of The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), a business oriented organization at the University of Illinois. One of the goals of NABA is to address the professional needs of our members and to build leaders that will shape the future of the accounting and finance professions. Simultaneously, we are adamant about preserving our legacy of community outreach and providing service, education, and support to those in need.
University of Illinois RSO
The National Black MBA Association Collegiate Chapter is the first collegiate chapter established by the National Black MBA Association. The National Black MBA Association is a premier business organization serving black professionals.
Not-for-Profit
The Prosperity garden is part of the JUMP program at the DMBGC in Champaign. We have worked on several aspects of community gardening with the students. We are currently growing a variety of vegetables and we sell our goods each week at the Champaign Farmer’s Market on Thursday’s. The student have spent the summer weeding, harvesting, watering, and learning about the different kinds of gardening methods.
Not-for-Profit
Old King’s Orchard Community Center (OKOCC) in Decatur, Illinois, is a non-for-profit organization serving the Old Kings Orchard neighborhood of 40 square blocks as well as the community beyond. The Community Center consists of classrooms, a full size gym, banquet/meeting rooms, and a commercial size kitchen as well as a newly implemented computer lab. OKOCC’s mission is to provide a safe, healthy environment that offers opportunities for neighborhood residents to improve their quality of life by effectively communicating needs, developing long term community partnerships, and providing activities and programs for all.
Not-for-Profit
At the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, we inspire, engage and educate children through exploration of science and the arts. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to create a great experience for our visitors! Explore the opportunities and benefits for youth, service learning programs, college internships, adults, special events, families, and corporate volunteers. We are committed to attracting "star quality" volunteers and team members by supporting personal growth and development. Volunteer opportunities come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the interests and skills of the volunteers and the needs of the museum.
Not-for-Profit
Life is calling. How far will you go? The Peace Corps is a life-defining international volunteer service opportunity. We send qualified US citizens overseas for 27 months to work on sustainable development projects in emerging economies. Our volunteers work in the fields of Education, Community Development, Agriculture, Business Development, Youth Development, and Environmental Protection. The Peace Corps is committed to reflecting the diversity and creativity of the American people and actively seek volunteers from all backgrounds, ages, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, and ethnic groups. Become a member of the next generation of Peace Corps Volunteers and start your adventure today. There can be no greater service to your country than that in the name of Peace and Friendship.
Not-for-Profit
We are pledges that are looking to volunteer and help around the Champaign-Urbana community for our service hours. We are willing to volunteer anywhere that we can.