Through education and direct service, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point hopes to connect students to social issues to create a positive change, in not only in the communities around the world, but also within themselves.

Volunteer opportunites are typically scheduled during the winter and spring breaks of the academic school year. These trips can range from a weekend to a full week and provide UWSP students with a great opportunity to change themselves and the world around them.

 

"Service trips are life changing experiences; they change the way a person thinks about certain ways of life and helps them to become more open minded and aware of the issues going on beyond their doorsteps." - UWSP SERVE Chicago participant

"Working in groups is the best part about service trips. It's a great way to get to know people that you wouldn't otherwise meet!" - Rushford Cleanup participant

"I've learned that I can actually make a difference!" - Intercity Impact participant

 

Service Trip Mission and Vision Statement

Old Vision: Through education and direct service, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point hopes to connect students to social issues to create a positive change, in not only in the communities around the world, but also within themselves.

New External Vision: The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point’s department, Students Engaged in Rewarding Volunteer Experiences, envisions a world of active citizens, individuals who are concerned with the root causes of social justice issues as well as their role in their community.

New Internal Vision: UWSP’s SERVE office envisions a world of active citizens, individuals who are concerned with the root causes of social justice issues as well as their role in their community.

Old Mission: UWSP strives to provide college students with safe and affordable volunteer experiences which are designed to educate students on social issues and are derived from the social change model to further the goal of achieving active citizenship. New External Mission: The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point’s department, Students Engaged in Rewarding Volunteer Experiences, creates a community of Active Citizens through volunteering and education, which in turn addresses and serves the needs of various communities.

New Internal Mission: UWSP’s SERVE office creates a community of Active Citizens through volunteering and education, which in turn addresses and serves the needs of various communities.