Request Volunteers

The Big Event is April 11, 2026.

Overview

  • Submit your request for volunteers by March 29, 2026.
  • You will be notified if your proposal will be filled by April 4, 2026.
  • The Big Event is April 11, 2026.

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 a project for UNL students, staff, and faculty to assist you on April 11, 2026.

Projects can range from 1 to 3 hours and must be in-person volunteer opportunities.

Volunteers can help you:

  • Paint the 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


Questions?

Email bigevent@unl.edu or call 402-472-2581.