UMD students explore opportunities at Spring Volunteer Fair

DULUTH, Minn. — Students and organizations looking to do some good today gathered at UMD’s Kirby ballroom.

Over 40 different groups were at the annual spring volunteer fair.

The fair lets students see a variety of volunteer opportunities around the northland without having to go out and find them.

Volunteering also gives students experience beyond what school and most students jobs offer.

“It really opens your eyes and gets you out into the world so much quicker, because at the end of the day, a lot of places I volunteered and have exposed me to more things where I’ve been pushed into more leadership roles earlier than, say, working a entry level job, which is also an amazing sort of experience, but you’re not tending to get those leadership experiences through that.” said Aidan Zeisler, Vice President, University Honor Student Association.

There was also a Red Cross letter‑writing activity in Kirby Commons.

Participants could write notes of appreciation for veterans living in State Veteran Homes.

UMD holds a volunteer fair every spring and fall semester.