Learn with Us

This year we are offering monthly “Lunch and Learn” sessions, led by the Seahawks that Serve team, that allow UNCW students to join for a meal and learn about what is happening in our local community and beyond! These sessions are open to any student, previous volunteer experience not required. Join us to share your passions, questions, and ways you’d like to make a difference!

Check out our GivePulse page for upcoming lunches, workshops, and other co-sponsored events that will allow you to learn more about how you can make a difference.

*If you are interested in learning more about requesting a training or custom workshop, go to the Faculty & Staff Resources page for more information.

We host a Non-Profit and Volunteer Fair each September for the campus community to learn about volunteer opportunities in the Wilmington area. We typically host 40+ community organizations and encourage students, faculty, and staff to attend and identify new opportunities to engage with the community. Information about this year’s event can be found in August on GivePulse.

Seahawks that Serve Project Managers serve as liaisons between UNCW and the community by coordinating service projects with local non-profit organizations, making volunteering easier and more accessible to UNCW students. Additionally, this position will actively work to educate campus on social issues impacting the community through facilitated workshops and other outreach projects.

What are the requirements to apply for Seahawks that Serve Project Manager?

· A desire to make a positive impact and connect others to service-oriented leadership opportunities.
· Willingness to learn, grow, and teach with each other.
· Minimum GPA of 2.5 (cumulative).
· Be in good standing with UNCW.
· Commitment for the entire academic year.
· Must have flexibility on weekends as most service projects will take place then.

What are the responsibilities of a Seahawks that Serve Project Manager?

· Collaboratively work with local non-profit organizations to plan and facilitate at least two service experiences a month for UNCW students.
· Create educational marketing on social issues that are facing the community.
· Assist in the planning and facilitation of the workshops and events.
· Attend weekly team meetings,retreats and trainings – typically one retreat at the start of each semester with training embedded into the retreats and weekly meetings
· Work 6-10 hours per week planning and facilitating projects on campus and in the community (office hours are held in the Campus Activities and Involvement Suite).

Want to learn more about this position? Email Zach Lemons at lemonsz@uncw.edu.

The Certified Internship Program (CIP) helps students get the most out of an internship by providing a framework to enhance knowledge gained through the experience.  It is a non-credit bearing experience that is facilitated by the Career Center.  Interested in doing your internship with a local non-profit?  Contact us and we will help you to find an opportunity that aligns with your skills and interests.

The SECU Public Fellows Internship supports the professional development of twenty undergraduate students and the organizational capacity building of twenty rural nonprofit each summer.  Interested students can apply on Handshake, with the deadline typically being in mid-March.