Community Service

Community Outreach Mission

Student-athletes and teams have a unique opportunity to enrich the lives of others, and we encourage them to embrace their status to make a positive impact in the community. The Athletic Department supports Carolina's mission of public service, and our office is committed to providing unique and meaningful service opportunities for student-athletes.

Community Outreach Learning Objectives

To actively engage in the community as a result of a sense of responsibility; to embrace and use your role in sport as a promoter of joy to positive impact the Chapel Hill/UNC community.
Recognize a need in the community, take action, and reflect on experiences.
To develop cross-cultural perspectives and engage with people different from oneself.
To have teams create a culture of giving by working together in service and leading by example.
Provide networking and/or valuable experiences to prepare student-athletes for life after college.

Where We Serve

UNC HOSPITALS
Located right behind Kenan Stadium, UNC Hospitals delivers first-class health care to the entire state of North Carolina, and volunteers make an invaluable difference to patients, families and staff. UNC Athletics works closely with the N.C. Children's Hospital, N.C. Cancer Hospital, and the Jaycee Burn Center.

Pediatric Play Atrium
Tar Heel Treasure Cart
Room to Room Visits
Carolina Dreams Game Day Experience
HEELoween Hospital Party

EDUCATION & YOUTH
There are many ways student-athletes are involved at local elementary schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community. Tar Heels have the opportunity to promote academics, living a healthy lifestyle and personal growth through educational activities.

Guest Readers
Mentoring/Buddy Program
P.E. Class Visits/Field Day
Pen Pal Program
Duke Energy Reading Days

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS & NON-PROFITS
UNC Athletics has great relationships with various local organizations and non-profits in the community.

Habitat for Humanity
Charles House Eldercare Center
Ronald McDonald House
SECU House
Toiletry Collection

For more information:

• Visit the UNC Student-Athlete Development Facebook page

• Contact Korie Sawyer Rich at kcsawyer@email.unc.edu

• Follow Carolina Outreach on Twitter @UNC_SADev or Instagram @UNC_SADevelopment

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