Vikings Volunteer: Lawrence’s New Volunteer Recognition Program
Celebrate your service. Make your impact known.
Whether you're just starting your volunteer journey or you're already deeply involved in service work, Vikings Volunteer is designed to recognize and celebrate your dedication to community engagement throughout the academic year.
How It Works:
Track your service. Earn recognition. Make a difference.
Log your volunteer hours through the Modern Campus portal to qualify for one of four recognition tiers:
🟪 Community Contributor (5–14 hours)
- Certificate of recognition
🟦 Service Leader (15–29 hours)
- Certificate of recognition
- A patch for your graduation stole (Each earned patch has a different theme)
🟨 Community Champion (30–49 hours)
- Certificate of recognition
- An patch for your graduation stole
- Raffle entry for themed prize baskets
🟥 Excellence in Community Impact (50+ hours)
- Certificate of recognition
- A patch for your graduation stole
- Raffle entry
- Personalized letter of recognition
BONUS RECOGNITION:
The student with the most logged volunteer hours by the start of Spring Term will be nominated for the Lantern Award — Lawrence’s highest honor for community engagement.
Why Participate?
- Be formally recognized for your service
- Collect stole patches each year to wear at graduation
- Earn raffle entries for exciting themed prize baskets
- Build valuable connections with local organizations
- Grow your leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
- Strengthen your resume and grad school applications
How to Get Started:
- Volunteer with a local organization, campus initiative, or service project
- Log your hours in the Modern Campus portal
- Track your progress and reach new tiers of recognition
Need Help or Have Questions?
Reach out to Michelle Buchinger, Coordinator for Experiential Learning & Community Engagement:
📧 michelle.m.buchinger@lawrence.edu
Vikings Volunteer — because your service matters. Let’s make your impact visible.