UServe

UServe is a civic engagement program coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement and the Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion. It is an interactive program that incorporates education, training, hands-on service, and reflection to connect students with the social challenges of today. Each month is focused on a different issue. 

UServe Advocates are campus leaders at the forefront of creating change in our community. Advocates have the opportunity to choose the social topics for our UServe months and help organize the details to build thought-provoking and engaging programs. You can lead the way of community service. Apply to be a UServe Advocate!

Applications are due Friday, February 28th by 5:00pm.

Important Dates:

  • Thursday, March 5th; 4:00pm - Advocates orientation (plan to stay for the 5:00pm UServe program at Mattilou Hall)
  • Tuesday, April 21st; 4:00pm - Advocates training

February

Educational Disparities Among Youth (Youth Mentoring)

  • Thursday, February 6th - 5:00-6:00pm; Lafayette Residence Hall - "Soup & Service"
    (Education & Training with Juvenille Uplifting and Mentoring Programs; The Jump)
  • Thursday, February 13th - time TBA; Hands-on Service Project
    (Service Project with The Jump program & Reflection - transportation provided)

Sign up to participate here. Registration will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, February 5th.

“The Jump” program works to create, support, and maintain one-on-one positive and healthy mentoring relationships. Find more information about The Jump program with Rescue Me Project here. 

March

Healthy Relationships

  • Thursday, March 5th - 5:00-6:00pm; Mattielou Residence Hall lobby - "Salsa & Service"
    (Education & Training with SafePlace)

  • Thursday, March 12th - time TBA; Hands-on service project 
    (Service project with SafePlace & Reflection - transportation provided)

Sign up to participate here. Registration will open on Monday, February 3rd and close on Wednesday, March 4th.

Safeplace Inc., is one of many domestic violence shelters serving victims of abuse throughout the state of Alabama. Find more information about SafePlace here. 

April

Alzheimer's & Related Disorders

  • Thursday, April 16th - 5:00-6:00pm; Olive Residence Hall lobby - "Sandwiches & Service"
    (Education & Training with Donna Tidwell; Coalition for Alzheimer's & Related Disorders)

  • Thursday, April 23rd - 4:00-5:00pm; Hands-on service project 
    (Service project with C.A.R.D. & Reflection - transportation provided)

Sign up to participate here. Registration will open on Monday, March 2nd and close on Wednesday, April 15th.

The Coalition for Alzheimer's & Related Disorders (C.A.R.D.) works to educate and communicate with the public about Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders and to support caregivers caring for those with these diseases. Find more information about C.A.R.D. here.