Proposal

37th Annual Academy for Lifelong Learners

Community partner: UWEC Continuing Education

Supervisor: Kimberly Marie Niesing

Beginning date:
2026-05-18

Ending Date:
2026-06-02

Project Proposal Description

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Briefly describe the project and the community need to be addressed.

Answer UW- Eau Claire Continuing Education is seeking volunteers for our annual Academy of Lifelong Learner event. This all-day program features educational workshops, community resources, and social interaction for adults ages 55+. This event hosts about 400 attendees and will be held in the UWEC Davies Center on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. We work with you to find days, times, and tasks that fit your needs and interests. Example volunteer tasks include: PRE-EVENT CLERICAL TASKS (dates are flexible—late May. 8:00 am -4:00 pm, M-F) — Stuffing participant folders, loading bins, counting/organizing t-shirts, tote bags, and lanyards, making reminder phone calls to workshop presenters, and/or other duties as needed. EVENT SET UP (Monday, June 1) — Hanging signs, setting up place cards, greeting sponsors & showing them to their tables, and other tasks at the discretion of the shift leader(s). DAY OF EVENT (Tuesday, June 2) — Parking lot volunteer, hallway monitor/way finder, workshop moderator, event clean up, and more.

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What is the mission of the agency or organization?

Answer UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education empowers adult learners to achieve personal and professional growth through meaningful and high-quality educational experiences. Utilizing resources from UW-Eau Claire and Universities of Wisconsin, we develop programming through collaboration with communities and professionals working in their fields.

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What skills are required for this project?

Answer Organization, ability to communicate clearly and effectively, customer service skills, friendliness, listening to and following directions, ability to lift 30 pounds (would be helpful for set-up, but not necessary to help during the event)

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What are the learning objectives for this project

Answer Strengthen your customer service skills and organizational skills by greeting guests, providing directions, moderating workshops, providing crowd control, etc. Experience a small glimpse of what it takes to organize and run a large-scale community event. Experience an uplifting environment that sparks joy and provides social connection to older adults ages 55+.

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What are the availability requirements for the student?

Answer We ask you commit to at least 4 hours and up to 15 hours. You would work with us to select days and shifts below that fit your schedule. *PRE-EVENT CLERICAL TASKS:* Dates to be mutually agreed upon between students’ schedule and the needs of program staff—during late May. Monday-Friday, 8:00 am -4:00 pm. *EVENT SET-UP: Monday, June 1, 2026* - 9:00am-12:00pm - 1:00 pm-4:00 pm - 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. *DAY OF EVENT: Tuesday, June 2, 2026* - Morning: 6:00am-10:00am - Mid-Day: 9:45 am-1:45 pm - Afternoon: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm - All Day: 6:30 am-3:45 pm. *MANDATORY VOLUNTEER TRAINING—must attend one of the following:* - Tuesday, May 12, 2026. 9:00 am-10:00 am — in-person, Davies Student Center; - Tuesday, May 12, 2026. 6:00 pm-7:00 pm—in-person, Davies Student Center; - Wednesday, May 20, 2026. 3:00 pm-4:00 pm—online via Zoom. If none of the sessions work, please let us know, and we can look at other options.

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Additional information (not required).

Answer Lunch will be provided on June 2 if you are working over the lunch hour (11:30 am-1:00 pm). Lunch will not be provided on June 1—we recommend you pack a lunch. If working on June 2, you will receive a free volunteer t-shirt, which we will ask you to wear during the event.

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Proposal

37th Annual Academy for Lifelong Learners

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