Jobanet Flores, School of Social Work marketing manager, hands a student a pamphlet during a volunteer fair Oct. 21 in the University Center’s Palo Duro Lounge. Flores was looking for volunteers to help with an upcoming trunk or treat food giveaway.
UTA Volunteers hosted its Fall into Service Volunteer Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the University Center’s Palo Duro Lounge, giving students a chance to get involved.
Students walked around tables where they learned about various off-campus volunteering opportunities, including Arlington Public Libraries, the Taste Project and others.
Arlington resident Julie Crisafulli, 31, speaks with students during a volunteer fair Oct. 21 in the University Center’s Palo Duro Lounge. Crisafulli said she enjoys reaching out to the UTA community to get involved.
“Volunteering is one of those things that people find enjoyment with — helping the community, helping those in need,” said Loren Mediana, UTA Volunteers marketing committee member. “I hope students use the opportunities they find within volunteer fair to get involved and help those around you.”
During the event, attendees had the chance to win a UTA Volunteers tote bag after visiting tables on a checklist they received upon entering.
Computer science sophomore Anita Nwachukwu sifts through a goody bag during a volunteer fair Oct. 21 in the University Center’s Palo Duro Lounge. Nwachukwu was seeking volunteer opportunities such as ones involving working with kids.
Matilde Franco-Gil said she came to the fair because she wanted to be more involved on campus.
“I’m just trying to find volunteering events for a cause that I’m passionate about,’’ Franco-Gil said.
Students view information sheets and speak with organizations during a volunteer fair Oct. 21 in the University Center’s Palo Duro Lounge. Students spoke to various organizations and signed up for volunteer work.
Other students, like freshman Jaden Hidalgo, attended the volunteer fair in hopes of finding opportunities for their student organizations.
From face painting to making candy bags and hygiene kits for donations, students were able to both participate in and learn about community service at the fair.
“I hope what people get out of volunteer fair is to be more involved with the community outside of UTA,” Mediana said.
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