What is the University of Minnesota Retirees Volunteer Center?
The University Retiree Volunteer Center (URVC) provides opportunities for individuals to use their knowledge, skills, and interests in service to the University of Minnesota and surrounding communities.
URVC is an affiliate of the University of Minnesota Retirees Association (UMRA).
What are the goals of the University Retirees Volunteer Center?
URVC works to gather and deliver relevant information about opportunities for volunteer service within the University and the Twin Cities communities at large and acts as a referral service for University units and community agencies seeking volunteers.
Who are University Retirees Center volunteers?
URVC is led primarily by UMN retirees, including faculty, staff, spouses, and partners.
Our volunteers are also retirees and non-retirees from the broader community.
Why volunteer?
“It is really rewarding to mentor young students, particularly, providing research opportunities to freshman and sophomore students who would never come across these experiences without this program. The students are exceptionally bright and very motivated.” - Charles Muscoplat, Professor Emeritus CFANS
“Volunteering provides a common ground to work with and get to know people who might not share your perspective on other issues…These interactions and shared experiences can be steps toward helping us better understand each other.” - Scott Elton, URVC Leadership Council member
“Volunteering can be woven into the fabric of life… With it, my life is filled with friendships, evidence of stronger communities, and, indeed, more joy.” - Sally Kohstedt, URVC Leadership Council member and UMRA President-Elect
Get connected with URVC volunteer opportunities!
- Join 500+ volunteers in service to the University and community. (Click either link to find volunteer opportunities.)
- Choose from a range of volunteer opportunities.
- Add to the 7,000 service hours contributed annually by URVC volunteers.
Volunteers in action
URVC offers a wealth of volunteer opportunities - both within the University of Minnesota and in the Twin Cities' community.
