Leadership and Service
Our programs strive to center the importance of interacting with our communities in meaningful ways by creating opportunities for direct service, education, and reflection. You can get involved with us in a multitude of ways! Check out some of the options below.
GivePulse
GivePulse is an online platform that can connect UK students to non-profit agencies and organizations in Lexington and Fayette County. Students and community partners can organize, list, and browse volunteer events, as well as measure impacts made in the community!
Want to learn more?
- Basics of GivePulse (Student Volunteer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jagyPWQ5FQ
- Basics of GivePulse: (Administrator): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ipHsQNnOE
Questions? Email Helen.Padilla@uky.edu.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Programs
Alternative Service Breaks (ASB)
Alternative Service Breaks (ASB) is a student organization at the University of Kentucky that aims to bring students from members of their community to active citizens through high-quality service immersion opportunities in Kentucky, across the United States, and around the world.
Involvement in UK ASB does not begin and end with service trips. Rather, it extends throughout the academic year with orientation sessions, educational programs, service projects, fundraising events, and of course a reunion gathering! This group expects that UK ASB volunteers make a full-year commitment to participating in UK ASB, and challenge volunteers to extend their commitment to the community service beyond their participation in UK ASB. ASB’s goal is to build future leaders that are active, conscientious citizens.
Circle of Love
Circle of Love invites the University of Kentucky community to provide gifts for the holidays for children enrolled in Fayette County Public Schools.
According to September 2023 data from the Fayette County Public Schools website, 51.2% of students at public schools in Fayette County receive free or reduced lunches. Many of these students spend the holidays facing financial troubles rather than presents and joy. Circle of Love is an opportunity for UK community members to support local students and spread holiday cheer.
Circle of Love asks you to sponsor a child this holiday season. Our hope is to assist more than 350 local children. This could mean giving a few gifts and essential clothing items. When you sign up to sponsor a student, Circle of Love will provide a list of desired items from a child enrolled in one of Fayette County Public Schools. If you do not have the resources to sponsor an entire list for a child, you can also donate individual gifts or purchase gift cards for the children and their families.
Annual Service Events (FUSION, MLK Day of Service, etc.)
Student Organizations and Activities works with campus and community partners to offer opportunities for students to engage with the Lexington community.
Leadership & Service Living-Learning Program (LLP)
The leadership and service LLP is open to any first year student who has a desire to enhance their leadership skills while becoming active citizens in their local, regional, and global communities.