WAVE helps out others
Andrew Thomason
Issue date: 10/11/06 Section: News
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Some students enjoy exercising at the Spencer Recreation Center; others spend their free time playing video games. Members of Western's All Volunteer Effort spend some of their free time helping out others.
WAVE is the largest student-run volunteer organization at Western Illinois University. Programs such as Make a Difference Day, Relay for Life and programs for senior citizens are brought to campus by WAVE members.
"WAVE offers the opportunities to become involved in activities in the Macomb community and on Campus," said Lindsay Keller, WAVE president. "It's a great way to connect to the people of Macomb as well as other students and faculty of WIU."
Some activities put on by WAVE, such as the Special Olympics, change with the seasons. During fall, bowling is the event of choice, while winter is basketball spring is track and field events.
Another seasonal function approaching is a haunted house. Put on by the Colchester Fire Department, the actual running of the event relies heavily on WAVE volunteers.
Students who participate in WAVE have a wide spectrum of motives for doing so. Some choose to volunteer because they feel it is the right thing to do, others do it because it looks good on a résumé and is a place to make friends. Most students, however, do it for a combination of these reasons.
"I joined WAVE because I thought it would be a good way to get involved, fun and I need the volunteer hours for my major," said Ashley Rickman, sophomore social work major.
Any student interested in WAVE can attend the weekly meetings Monday at 5:15 p.m. in the Sandburg lounge of the University Union. A student will be a certified WAVE member after completing 10 hours of volunteer work.
Potential volunteers should not be deterred by their schedules, said Victoria Taylor, senior business management major and WAVE executive board member.
"I had a busy schedule and was a little hesitant, but after attending my first meeting, I noticed that there are such a variety of events that I can choose which ones fit my schedule," Taylor said.
WAVE is the largest student-run volunteer organization at Western Illinois University. Programs such as Make a Difference Day, Relay for Life and programs for senior citizens are brought to campus by WAVE members.
"WAVE offers the opportunities to become involved in activities in the Macomb community and on Campus," said Lindsay Keller, WAVE president. "It's a great way to connect to the people of Macomb as well as other students and faculty of WIU."
Some activities put on by WAVE, such as the Special Olympics, change with the seasons. During fall, bowling is the event of choice, while winter is basketball spring is track and field events.
Another seasonal function approaching is a haunted house. Put on by the Colchester Fire Department, the actual running of the event relies heavily on WAVE volunteers.
Students who participate in WAVE have a wide spectrum of motives for doing so. Some choose to volunteer because they feel it is the right thing to do, others do it because it looks good on a résumé and is a place to make friends. Most students, however, do it for a combination of these reasons.
"I joined WAVE because I thought it would be a good way to get involved, fun and I need the volunteer hours for my major," said Ashley Rickman, sophomore social work major.
Any student interested in WAVE can attend the weekly meetings Monday at 5:15 p.m. in the Sandburg lounge of the University Union. A student will be a certified WAVE member after completing 10 hours of volunteer work.
Potential volunteers should not be deterred by their schedules, said Victoria Taylor, senior business management major and WAVE executive board member.
"I had a busy schedule and was a little hesitant, but after attending my first meeting, I noticed that there are such a variety of events that I can choose which ones fit my schedule," Taylor said.
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