Request Volunteers

The Big Event is [DATE HERE]

Thank your interest in volunteering with the Big Event.

Since its introduction in 2006, The Big Event at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has become the largest, one-day, student-run service project in the state of Nebraska. The Big Event promotes campus and community unity as thousands of UNL students come together to say, “Thank You” and express gratitude to the residents and nonprofits of Lincoln and Lancaster County.

Overview

  • Submit your request for volunteers by [DATE]
  • You will be notified if your proposal will be filled by [DATE]
  • The Big Event is [DATE]

Filling out this form does not guarantee your request for volunteers will be fulfilled. 

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Propose a 1-Day Project:

Nonprofit organizations and private residences can submit an project for UNL students, staff, and faculty to assist you [DATE].

Projects can range from one to three hours and must be an in-person volunteer opportunity.

Volunteers can help you:

  • Paint exterior and interior of buildings
  • Rake yards, trim bushes
  • Plant trees or flowers
  • Pick up trash
  • Clean ground-floor windows
  • Clean up interiors and exteriors of homes, parks, gardens, streets, etc.

Volunteers cannot:

  • Use electrical equipment or power tools
  • Complete plumbing, electrical, heating or air conditioning work
  • Handle asbestos
  • Work with lead paint or be exposed to toxic materials
  • Provide childcare