The Volunteer Action Center consists of 54 dedicated students who make up the VAC board. Because the VAC board functions similarly to a nonprofit organization's board of directors, board members learn valuable skills such as volunteer recruitment, program coordination, fundraising, and leadership. Each year, the VAC provides meaningful service opportunities through events and ongoing projects that engage the university and Northwest Arkansas communities. The VAC has 6 signature programs on campus for students to volunteer with. Please refer to the program's GivePulse page for more information, as the application process is different for each program.
<a href="https://uark.givepulse.com/group/6831-Full-Circle-Food-Pantry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://uark.givepulse.com/group/6830-Razorback-Food-Recovery" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Razorback Food Recovery</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://uark.givepulse.com/group/6834-Dream-B.I.G." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dream B.I.G. (Believing in Girls)</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://uark.givepulse.com/group/6835-Student-Engagement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Service Engagement&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://uark.givepulse.com/group/6833-P.A.L.-Program" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Passionate About Literacy</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.givepulse.com/group/388757-Be-B.O.L.D." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Be B.O.L.D.</a> Be sure to log your hours in GivePulse! Each year, you are eligible for the following service awards:
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<li>Volunteer Action Center Service Award: 10 hours of service</li>
<li>Center for Community Engagement Service Award: 50 hours of service</li>
<li>Division of Student Affairs Service Award: 75 hours of service</li>
<li>Chancellor's Service Award: 100 hours of service&nbsp;</li>
<li>President's Volunteer Service Award, signed with a letter from the POTUS (100+ hours of service within a year)</li>
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