President’s Holiday Village Dec. 12 (Registration Opens Oct. 1)

Registration for UNLV’s annual President’s Holiday Village opens Oct. 1.

The Dec. 12 event, held in Lot R on UNLV’s Maryland campus, brings together UNLV, United Movement Organized Kindness, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and community resource providers to provide holiday gifts and connect Southern Nevada families with resources.

UNLV colleges, schools and units can participate by hosting a resource table, hosting a youth- or adult-friendly activity table, or volunteering.

Volunteers Needed

Nearly 100 volunteers are needed to greet and direct attendees, staff registration and information tables, facilitate activities, and help set up and clean up the event. Three volunteer shifts will be available.

Please consider how your college, school, or unit can participate and be ready to register when registration opens Oct. 1. For questions, contact the Office of Government and Community Engagement at UNLVCommunityEngagement@unlv.edu.

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