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Get Involved

It is easy and rewarding to become involved in the Center for Leadership & Service! We offer students many leadership and service opportunities and the following are some steps you can take depending on your interests.

CLS Programs & Projects

The CLS offers a plethora of programs and projects for students to experience leadership and service opportunities. Our Programs consist of leadership and service student-run organizations. Our Projects consist of committees of students working on events, some focusing on one single event and other focusing on a month-long series of events. Below are some links to help you find the program or project that fits your interest, needs, and schedule!

How to Maintain Your Student Elgibility
Student Organizations

Volunteering

Volunteering through CLS

Volunteering through CLS is fun and easy. Just look through the different Programs & Projects available to all UF students and contact their directors or Graduate Assistants to find out how you can volunteer. Below are links that you may find helpful. The first gives you a read-through of all the programs and projects and their missions at CLS along with the links to their direct websites. The second link takes you directly to the CLS general email so that you can ask any further questions.

CLS Main Page
Email CLS

Volunteering for a Class or Individually

To volunteer individually through an agency in Gainesville or for a class, SweatMonkey is the database/program for you! Below you will find a link to the SweatMonkey website and instructions on how to use it.

SweatMonkey

Where to Start?

If you are new to the CLS and volunteering, don't worry! We have materials to help you find the perfect volunteer experience for you! Below are some handouts and informational guides to get you where you need to go! As always, there is a link to contact us if you are having problems or have questions.

CLS: Who Are We? Handout
Interested In Handout

CLS Listserv

The Listserv was created to allow students who wanted to volunteer and attend at their will in CLS events and activities. In addition, the listserv helps to keep students aware of different opportunities open to them within the Center. Emails are sent out on a weekly basis to keep you up-to-date! Please click on the logo below to join the Listserv.

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