USC Alumni Day of SCervice

Volunteer with USC

Organize an Alumni Day of SCervice project for fellow Trojans in your community on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Hosting an Alumni Day of SCervice is a rewarding experience which showcases your Trojan Spirit, connects local alumni, and makes a positive difference in your local communities!

All potential project hosts – new and returning – are required to attend one of the Alumni Day of SCervice Host Informational Sessions scheduled on November 14, 2023; December 7, 2023; and January 17, 2024. USC Alumni Association staff and volunteers will provide essential planning details and answer your questions so that your Alumni Day of SCervice will be a success!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with your fellow alumni and make a positive impact in your local communities!

Getting Started

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can become a host?

All degreed alumni who agree to uphold Trojan Family values and the university’s code of conduct are eligible to host a Day of SCervice project.

I want to host a project but am not sure how to start?

We suggest that you attend the Alumni Day of SCervice Host Informational Session that is scheduled to take place on November 14, 2023; December 7, 2023; and January 17, 2024. If you are unable to attend, you can reach out to our office for assist or you can begin contacting your local community groups for ideas and assistance, or to organizations like these that have global volunteer opportunities:

Volunteer LA
Volunteer Match
Just Serve
All for Good
Habitat for Humanity
AARP Create the Good
Feeding America
American Red Cross

Where can I find virtual volunteer project opportunities?

Many organizations offer virtual volunteer opportunities for groups or individuals. A few are listed below:

Meals on Wheels
United Way
Translators Without Borders
Catch A Fire
UN Volunteers
DoSomething.org
Zooniverse
Color A Smile
Volunteer Match
Be My Eyes
Library of Congress
National Park Services
Smithsonian
Warm-Up America

What are examples of past projects?

Animal Care: Pasadena Humane Society
Art & Crafts: “Fight On” Beads
Beautification and Gardening: Community Clean-Up*
Construction: Battleship IOWA Museum Los Angeles
Healthcare and Hospital: Cards for Hospitalized Kids
Hunger and Homelessness: Regional Food Bank, Feed My Starving Children
Mentorship and Education: Young Business Alliance*
Outreach to Older Adults: Bingo at Sakura Gardens
Youth Outreach: Fannie C. Harris Youth Center*
Other: Clothing Drives

What are my key responsibilities as a host?

Below is a short checklist of tasks before, during and after the project to ensure you have an enjoyable, meaningful and stress-free experience.

Before the Project:

  • Attend a one-hour mandatory Day of SCervice Host Informational Session: register here.
  • Submit all project details to the USC Alumni Association (USCAA) regional team by the January 31, 2024, using the 2024 Alumni Day of SCervice Project Submission Form.
  • Notify the USCAA if you need a co-host for support and back-up (recommended)
  • Serve as the contact person for the USCAA, the organization and the participants
  • Email participants with all event details prior to the Day of SCervice
  • Promote events on regional Facebook group pages and within the FightOnline Community for your region (marketing assets will be provided as needed)
  • Join the FightOnline Alumni Volunteer Leaders Community to interact with other alumni volunteers and to share best practices and tips

During the Project:

  • Be present at the event.
  • Arrive early—if needed, set up the site with decor and signage
  • Greet, sign in guests and distribute the Alumni Day of SCervice commemorative gift to participants
  • Capture photos/videos and share on social media, tagging @usclaumni and using #uscalumni100 #fighton #usctrojans or other popular USC hashtags. Photo tips:
    • Capture faces in good lighting
    • Get lively group shots
    • Show off multi-generational families

After the Project (within 48 hours):

  • Share sign-in list with the USCAA
  • Share photos, videos or other content with the USCAA
  • Share feedback and comments

How do I publicize my Day of SCervice project to USC alumni in my area?

Here are a few ways to promote your project to local Trojans:

  • Post project details on Facebook on your area’s designated USCAA Regional Alumni Groups
  • Post project details in the designated FightOnline Community for your region.
  • Promote the project in your personal/local network (email, text, post on LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)
  • Co-promote with the organization

USCAA will:

  • List projects on theUSCAA Event Calendar with regional registration links
  • Email all alumni in your area (for whom we have email addresses)
  • Provide marketing collateral, assets and social media graphics

What other resources does the USCAA provide for Day of SCervice hosts?

USCAA will:

  • Provide host training and a detailed timeline
  • Provide a USC Host Box which includes name tags, check in list, markers, signage and the Alumni Day of SCervice commemorative gift.
  • Provide an e-registration list 5 days prior to the Day of SCervice

What is the deadline for host to submit an Alumni Day of SCervice Project?

The project form must be submitted by January 31, 2024 @ 11:59 pm (pacific time)

What is our cancellation/illness policy?

Please notify USCAA about cancellations/illnesses as soon as possible and when possible no less than 48 hours prior to the Alumni Day of SCervice so that we can notify participants or, if possible, designate another alumni host.

Please note: Your participant capacity must be based on the venue or the organization’s needs. For any and all questions, please email Lei Wat.

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2023 Projects

3Bluebirds Farm

We will help 3Bluebirds Farm (3BBF) participants (people with autism) with preparing the float (and, if interested, joining 3BBF in the parade! Contact Faye at naiini@usc.edu).

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Youth Outreach
Region:
East Coast
Address:
1001 Horse Creek Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 PM EST
Host:
Shokofeh Naiini
Contact:
naiini@usu.edu
More Details
Event will be in downtown Raleigh where we will make the float for the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation-Discovery Center

The 400-acre Agua Hedionda Lagoon is a threatened coastal area and a sensitive and vital ecosystem that drains 135,000 acres in the heart of the San Diego's North County. Volunteers will help us prepare for our Saturday, March 18, Tip Top Run fundraiser by making signs, marking bins, walking trails to check for trash, pulling weeds and more.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
Maria Riley & USC San Diego Regional Advisory Group
Contact:
marialisariley@gmail.com
More Details
Parking is available at Discovery Center. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing (weather appropriate). Any supplies needed will be provided to volunteers. Volunteer activities will primarily be outside (TBD).

Alamitos Beach in Long Beach, CA

The USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies and the USC Fieser Group are partnering up for an Alamitos Beach clean-up project. Trojans and members of the Wrigley Institute and Fieser Group will conduct a socially-distanced beach clean-up and collect plastics and trash at Alamitos Beach. Please dress comfortably!

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
Alamitos Beach (Alamitos Ave and Ocean Blvd ), Long Beach CA 90803
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies & USC Fieser Group
Contact:
montance@usc.edu
More Details
Please wear a mask, hat, comfortable clothing, sunblock, and closed-toe shoes for plastic and trash clean up. Walking barefoot on the beach is not advised. We will be walking along the beach, “weather-permitting.” Please wear layered and comfortable clothing. All volunteers will be provided with free trash bags, gloves, and tongs for picking up trash. Please arrive at Alamitos Beach at 9:00am for the Shift 1 orientation and 10:00am for the Shift 2 orientation to pick up your beach cleanup supplies. We will meet along the pathway to “Shoreline Marina Fuel Dock” on the west side of the beach, which is south of the parking lot.

Alzheimer’s Prevention Trials Web-Study

Become a research volunteer in the Alzheimer Prevention Trials (APT) Web Study which helps individuals 50 and older track their memories with a series of online, no-cost tests that take just 20 minutes every three months.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
9860 Mesa Rim Road, San Diego, CA 92009
Time:
9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST
Host:
Shelley Moore & USC ATRI
Contact:
shelleym@usc.edu
More Details
Questions? Visit our website: https://www.aptwebstudy.org/commonly-asked-questions/?utm_source=shelley&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=challenge

Atlanta Community Food Bank

Join fellow Atlanta-area Trojans at the Atlanta Community Food Bank Hunger Action Center. You might assist with a myriad of tasks including sorting and packing recently donated food, repackaging produce or grains for families, or boxing non-perishable items for seniors.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
South / Southwest
Address:
3400 North Desert Drive, Atlanta, GA 30344
Time:
8:30 AM–11:30 AM EST
Host:
Jim Summers & Gretchen Satcher
Contact:
jpsummers@comcast.net
More Details
Safety: Masks are optional and available for those that would prefer one. The ACFB may reintroduce mask requirements if periods of high community transmission occur.
Dress Code: Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are required, with sneakers or work boots recommended. Flip flops, sandals or heeled shoes are not allowed. Please wear comfortable clothing which you do not mind getting a bit rumpled. Some volunteers will be sorting refrigerated product. Please wear long pants and bring a sweatshirt or light jacket with you. In the event you are working elsewhere, we do have lockers onsite to place your outerwear.

Berniece Bennett Park

Fight On! Help us make bracelets for Children's Hospital LA.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Region:
California (Southern, Other)
Address:
31800 Village Center Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
Jessica Sommers
Contact:
805-807-4579
More Details
All supplies will be provided free of charge. Wear comfortable clothes (USC attire preferred). We will take a group photo at 12:00 p.m.

Bloomington Park – Tree Planting

Join fellow Trojans as we plant trees in Lents Neighborhood, Bloomington Park, SE Portland.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening, Day of Service Projects
Region:
Pacific Northwest & Hawaii
Address:
Bloomington Park, 5126 SE 100th Ave, Portland, OR 97266
Time:
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Host:
Kathleen Karl
Contact:
kathleenp.allenhoward@gmail.com

Boise School District Elementary School

Create a school garden for one of our local elementary schools! Kids that learn to garden are 5 times more likely to eat vegetables. Gardening promotes mental health, patience and empathy. It develops a mindset of conservation and sustainability. Fight on!

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
Pacific Northwest & Hawaii
Address:
12732 North 10th Avenue, Boise, ID 83714
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 PM (-7:00) Mountain
Host:
Kevin Schultz & USC Alumni In Idaho
Contact:
kevin@introspekt.com
More Details
Bring your shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows. This project will consist primarily of building raised garden beds and filling with dirt. We are partnering with nonprofit school gardening groups to provide ongoing support to our host school.

Camp Wunnegan – Shrewbury Trails

Trail maintenance, including clearing brush, blazing (we use paint) and mapping, which requires using GPS devices that the town has. Exploring unused areas and potentially starting new trails. Alternative locations include Carlstrom Forest, Lake St. Park, or Camp Wunnegan. Join us if you can—we can certainly use the help as we work to keep Town walking/hiking trails open for all to enjoy.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
East Coast
Address:
One of the outdoor hiking areas in town, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Time:
10:00 AM–2:00 PM EST
Host:
Lisa Grosskopf & Shrewsbury Trails Committee
Contact:
lisagrosskopf@yahoo.com
More Details
There currently isn't a lot of parking at the camp. It would be easiest to have the volunteers meet at the host home and carpool to the camp. The host address will be provided closer to the event. The group plans to leave the host's home at 10 a.m., or you can meet later at the trails.

Capital Area Food Bank

Join your fellow Trojans in assembling food packages to help feed the vulnerable population in Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Day of Service Projects, Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
East Coast
Address:
4900 Puerto Rico Avenue NE, Washington D.C. 20017
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Host:
Alexandra Highsmith | USC Gould Alumni Association of Washington D.C.
Contact:
Alexandra.highsmith@lw.com
More Details
You must be 12 years old to participate in this project.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

The USC LAA Young Leaders Council is hosting a card-making initiative for hospitalized children.  Volunteering for this project is easy and flexible - you can do it on your own time, whenever you want.  Simply join the LAA Young Leaders Council and sign up to make cards for hospitalized kids. You can create cards at home, at work, or anywhere else that is convenient for you.  This is a great opportunity to use your creativity to bring some joy and comfort to children who are going through a difficult time. Whether you are an experienced artist or simply enjoy coloring and crafting, your cards will be greatly appreciated by the young patients who receive them. So if you are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, consider volunteering with the USC LAA Young Leaders Council to create cards for hospitalized children. It's a small gesture that can make a big difference in the lives of children and their families.  

Type:
Virtual
Category:
Day of Service Projects, Healthcare | Hospital
Region:
Virtual
Time:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (pst)
Host:
Jordan Felix | USC LAA Young Leaders Council
Contact:
jordanpaigefelix@gmail.com
More Details
Mail Cards:

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

7290 W Devon

Chicago, IL 60631

 

For more information visit: https://www.cardsforhospitalizedkids.com/

 

Cards on Wheels benefitting Weymouth, MA Meals on Wheels

Join fellow Trojans as we create arts and crafts/messages on friendly cards for seniors- via Cards on Wheels benefitting South Weymouth, MA Meals on Wheels.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Arts & Crafts, Day of Service Projects
Region:
East Coast
Address:
Home of Christina Di Loreto, 178 Otis Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Host:
Christina Di Loreto & Steve Rokoszewski
Contact:
christina@blend-designs.com
More Details
Click here to read a letter from our project host on the impact of volunteering for this program.

City Park

We will host a clean-up in Park City. We will pick up trash and do weeding along the city streets.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
Rocky Mountains / Midwest
Address:
1354 Park Ave, Park City, UT 84060
Time:
9:00 AM–1:00 PM MST
Host:
Hillary & George Jessup
Contact:
hjjessup@gmail.com
More Details
Bring gloves, clippers, weed eater (if available). We will provide pizza and box lunches for all volunteers.

Color A Smile

Join us as we engage in self-care and SCervice! We will virtually gather to color, relax, and send completed colored pages to put a smile on others! We will support Color A Smile, a nonprofit that "distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens, our troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile."

Type:
Virtual
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Region:
Virtual
Address:
Zoom - Link will be provided closer to the event
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
USCA Latino Alumni Advisory Board
Contact:
sandrasalcedo09@gmail.com
More Details
Show up with your printed coloring pages or create your own drawing using crayons and/or markers. The drawings will be mailed to us at an address provided at the event, and we will compile all completed colored pages to send to Color A Smile!

Common Roots Farm

Come and get your hands dirty while doing GOOD! Provide labor at Common Roots Farm, where people with disabilities join with others to grow healthy food, beautiful flowers and create friendships that sustain everyone.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Region:
California (Northern)
Address:
301 Golf Club Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Host:
Lesley Ruzon | SF/Bay Area Regional Advisory Group
Contact:
lesley.ruzon@alumni.usc.edu
More Details
Children are welcome to participate with parental supervision. We suggest children 8 years and older.

Community Action Partnership of Orange County

Join us in assembling food boxes that feed the vulnerable population in Orange County and surrounding areas. Help us serve seniors, children, low-income families, and people with disabilities. Volunteers of all ages and physical abilities are welcome!

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
11870 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, CA 92841
Time:
8:30 AM–10:30 AM PST
Host:
USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Contact:
chapmanm@usc.edu
More Details
Dress code is closed-toe shoes. No sandals. Preferably tennis shoes. You will be working in a warehouse, dress accordingly and in comfortable clothes. The warehouse utilizes forklifts and heavy moving equipment, if children are present they must be properly supervised by their parental guardian. People will lift anywhere from 1 pound up to 50 pounds. For any physical limitation, please notify us in advance and accommodations will be made.

CSU/Expo Urban Mini Farm

CSU's EXPO Farm is a multi-generational space open to the public for volunteer participation three times weekly. We host free community gardening and nutrition classes monthly, in addition to other activities and events. Volunteers will do farming-related activities such as harvesting plants and seeds, moving compost and mulch, digging up weeds and grasses, cutting back overgrown plants and clearing and bagging up trash. Exactly what you'll do depends on the needs of the farm that day (we have tools and gloves available).

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
3980 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
Community Services Unlimited Inc
Contact:
1 (213) 746-1216
More Details
Directions: 1 block east of Vermont Ave., just off of Martin Luther King Blvd., next to the senior center. There is some limited parking in an area between the farm and Martin Luther King Blvd., and street parking in the surrounding area. We encourage folks to walk, bike or get public transport to the farm.
CHILD SUPERVISION: This is a working farm, children younger than 16 must come with parents/guardian who are responsible for and will supervise them at ALL times. Volunteer time at the EXPO Mini-Farm may include all manner of farming related activities; everything from harvesting plants and seeds, moving compost and mulch, digging up weeds and grasses, cutting back overgrown plants, to clearing and bagging up trash. Exactly what you do, depends on the needs of the farm at the time you volunteer. Farming tools and gloves are available at the farm, if you have a pair of gloves you particularly like, feel free to bring them. You do not need to have farming experience, you will be walked through tasks that you are asked to carry out.
ATTIRE: Even in cooler weather the EXPO Farm can get quite warm. Please dress in light colored, layered clothing and comfortable shoes you don't mind getting dirty. It's also a good idea to have a sun hat, especially in the spring and summer and some sun block.
WASTE FREE ENVIRONMENT: CSU sites are plastic and “junk food” free zones. Volunteers are asked to bring a water bottle (a simple mason jar works well), for refilling, the water at the farm is potable.
RESTROOMS: Please note there is no restroom at the farm itself, there are restrooms at the senior center located next door and if that is closed, at the swim stadium a little further along Bill Robertson Lane.

Double R Ranch (Orange County Rescue Mission)

This former abbey for an order of monks is being converted to a campus to provide services to the homeless and others in need by the Orange County Rescue Mission. We will be working on the ranch in a number of ways: landscaping, gardening, staining various wooden structures, clearing out and cleaning buildings, and demolition in some areas.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
19292 El Toro Road, Silverado, CA 92679
Time:
9:00 AM–1:00 PM PST
Host:
Mike Alpert
Contact:
michael.j.alpert@gmail.com
More Details
Going north on El Toro Road from the 241 Toll Road you will turn right into a driveway just past Ridgeline Road. Go up the hill and follow signs to the right to get to the parking lot. Be sure to wear clothes that can get dirty as you may be painting, landscaping or working outside in a variety of ways.

Drake Park

Come to Drake Park to pick up trash in the park, across the river, and in downtown. If you have questions please reach out. I will provide trash bags and gloves. I have 3 trash grabbers, please bring your own if you have one! Come keep Bend beautiful! Meet at the outdoor stage at the park.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
Pacific Northwest & Hawaii
Address:
777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701
Time:
1:00 PM–3:00 PM PST
Host:
Cristina Jones
Contact:
cristinajones@alumni.usc.edu
More Details
There is parking all along Drake Park, as well as a pay to park lot right next to downtown. Please wear proper attire as the ground may be wet. Dress warm!

Edit II Productions

Blood Donation Drive for Breach Candy Hospital.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Healthcare | Hospital
Region:
International
Address:
1201, Pali Carters Building, 20th Road, Khar West (Next to St. Elias School), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052, India
Time:
10:00 AM–2:00 PM (+5:30) Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, New Delhi
Host:
Vihaan Kohli & USC Marshall Young Alumni Council
Contact:
vihaan.kohli@gmail.com
More Details
Parking can be challenging at the location. The lane is a dead-end so please get off at the entrance to the lane (the site is about 100 feet from the entrance to the lane).

Equest

Equest's mission is to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with horses to bring hope and healing through equine-assisted activities and therapies. We will be helping Equest with their barn and horses! Activities include mucking stalls, cleaning water buckets, feeding and haying the therapy horse herd, sweeping the barn aisles, cleaning out the cross ties and wash stalls, turning out and bringing in the horses from paddocks, and assisting the facilities manager with subsequent projects or tasks.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Animal Care
Region:
South / Southwest
Address:
811 Pemberton Hill Road, Building 4, Dallas, TX 75217
Time:
9:00 AM–11:30 AM CST
Host:
Catherine Brightman
Contact:
cbrightman21@gmail.com
More Details
Use Group Code "2022 USC" when filling out the Waiver/Participant Form. Forms are due no later than 12:00 p.m. CT on March, 4, 2023. Closed-toe shoes and modest dress is required. Be cognizant of the weather and dress appropriately.Please park only in the parking spaces closest to Building 4 or in the parking spaces past the upper-level lot that overlooks the Equest Ol Red arena and barn.

Exploratorium

The Exploratorium is a San Francisco Museum offering more than 600 interactive, educational exhibits with activities illustrating scientific principles. Every year on March 14, the Exploratorium celebrates Pi Day. To prepare for this event, volunteers will assist in exhibit cleaning and any other prep work needed. There will be an orientation tour of the facilities. Volunteers are welcome to stay after serving to enjoy the museum. We require volunteers to share proof of vaccination and at least one booster.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Mentorship | Education
Region:
California (Northern)
Address:
Pier 15, Embarcadero @ Green St., San Francisco, CA 94111
Time:
10:30 AM–1:00 PM PST
Host:
Emily Chow & USC APAA Bay Area
Contact:
26emilychow@gmail.com

Families Forward Learning Center

Outdoor crafts and Indoor reading for children ages 2-5.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Youth Outreach
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
980 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
Trojan Affiliates
Contact:
edieetmekjian@gmail.com

Family Assistance Ministries

Join us for “Second Saturday Distribution” at Family Assistance Ministries! We open our Food Pantry for anyone in need of additional food and personal items, which can be received through the drive-through line. FAM serves residents of South Orange County with food supplied mostly from USDA. The event helps to prevent food insecurity for residents struggling to feed their families in a time of rapidly rising prices. Many clients are Ukrainian refugees who escaped from the war. It is an empowering experience to be part of the solution in helping fight homelessness and hunger!

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
1030 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673
Time:
8:00 AM–12:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
Caren Edler, Desmond Daly & USC OC Regional Advisory Group
Contact:
carenedler@gmail.com
More Details
After clicking the waiver link, click "Join" and "create an account," then it will take you to the FAM application.

Fannie C. Harris Youth Center

Grant Halliburton Foundation and After8 To Educate look forward to hosting USC alumni and friends to help support youth mental health and youth experiencing homelessness.
Volunteers will gather at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center to:
-Help create Hope Kits to distribute to individuals being discharged from psychiatric hospitals
-Help create hygiene kits for street outreach
-Help organize the clothing closet
-Help organize the food pantry

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Youth Outreach
Region:
South / Southwest
Address:
4212 E. Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75223
Time:
10:00 AM–1:00 PM CST
Host:
Blanca Garcia
Contact:
blanca@granthalliburton.org
More Details
Volunteers may park anywhere along the street directly in front of the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center and enter through the door to the left. This facility is a drop-in center for youth so we ask for volunteers to dress comfortably and appropriately as there will likely be some youth at the center during your volunteer time.

Feed My Starving Children

Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands by packing nutritious meals for hungry children around the world.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
South / Southwest
Address:
1345 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ 85210
Time:
9:00 AM–10:45 AM MST
Host:
Sam Friedberg & USC Alumni in Phoenix
Contact:
samfriedberg@gmail.com
More Details
Closed-toed shoes are recommended. All jewelry is forbidden except for wedding bands (if it has a stone, please wear a glove), facial piercings, gauges, new earrings that lock in the back, and medical alert bracelets and necklaces.

Feed My Starving Children

We will be packing meals for impoverished families around the world.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
Rocky Mountains / Midwest
Address:
990 Lone Oak Road, Suite136, Eagan, MN 55121
Time:
11:30 AM–1:15 PM CST
Host:
William Sou
Contact:
william.sou@alumni.usc.edu
More Details
Come meet local USC alumni & friends and have fun making a difference!

Feeding San Diego

Established in 2007, Feeding San Diego is the leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization in San Diego County and the only Feeding America member in the region. We provide more than 35 million meals every year to children, families, seniors, college students, military families, veterans, people facing homelessness and other underserved populations, and distribute meals in partnership with 370 local charities, schools, faith communities, meal sites, and food pantries. Help pack and sort food for those facing hunger.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
9477 Waples Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121
Time:
9:00 AM–11:00 AM PST
Host:
Oliver Kearney & USC San Diego Regional Advisory Group
Contact:
oliverkearney@alumni.usc.edu
More Details
All volunteers MUST register online to participate: https://x.gldn.io/e/cWYvNvUvGub. The waiver is available on this registration form.
Click the Orange “Sign up” button on the right-hand side. Continue to fill out all requested information, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to click the orange “Sign up” button. Please note: if you are signing up a minor, the email provided for the parent/guardian will receive an email to authorize approval and prompt completion of registration for your child. Continue to fill out all requested information, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to click the orange “Sign up” button. A waiver will be generated for the parent or guardian to complete and accept. You will automatically be registered with group and added to the volunteer opportunity.
All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes. Do not volunteer if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Volunteers must be 6 and older to volunteer. We require one adult volunteer per 5 volunteers, ages 6-13 years. We require one adult volunteer per 10 volunteers, ages 14-16 years. When you arrive sign in and make a name tag. Wait in the lobby for your shift to begin. Tag us on social media @feedingsandiego.

Future Ties

Join the Black Alumni Association for Alumni Day of SCervice at Future Ties. Future Ties serves disinvested children in low socio-economic/income communities. The project will target a youth audience 16-22 including female/male/non-gender (visit https://futureties.org). Volunteers will serve as mentors to provide life skills in the form of 1-on-1 mentorships. A script will be provided to conduct 1-on-1 mentorship on life skills. We also request that you donate, if possible, items such as socks, feminine hygiene products and school supplies.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Day of Service Projects, Mentorship | Education
Region:
Rocky Mountains / Midwest
Address:
6418 South King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60637
Time:
11:00 AM–2:00 PM (-6:00) Central
Host:
Tenesha Payne, Dr. Airies Davis, Jennifer Maddox & USC Black Alumni Association
Contact:
tpayne@futureties.org
More Details
Arrive and sign-in to receive instructions/waiver

Giving Children Hope

We help at risk-children and families break the cycle of poverty and rise into self-sustainment and success! Volunteers can expect to work in a warehouse environment sorting food and product for families in need. We will divide up into teams to support our "We've Got Your Back" backpack program and our Giving for Living housing essentials program. These programs receive and distribute essential household goods that ensure families have what they need to create a suitable environment for children to develop, learn, and thrive.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
8332 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
Giving Children Hope
Contact:
volunteers@gchope.org
More Details
Dress code recommendations: Flat, close-toed shoes, non-revealing clothing, hair tied back. Parking Instructions: We have three parking zones; Commonwealth Ave Street parking, the West side of our campus behind the gate, or in our back parking lot behind our building. Parking is available on a first come, first served basis. Once parked, check-in and check-out at our lobby which is accessible through our front entrance way along Commonwealth Avenue.

Habitat For Humanity ReStore Rockville

Volunteers will work with staff and other volunteers on donation intake, merchandising, customer service, loading items into customer cars and general upkeep of the store.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
East Coast
Address:
1029 E. Gude Dr., Rockville, MD 20850
Time:
10:00 AM–2:00 PM (-5:00) Eastern
Host:
Rafael Matos & USC Washington DC Regional Advisory Group
Contact:
rafaelmatos2001@gmail.com
More Details
All volunteers must wear closed-toe boots or shoes. Open-toe shoes, sandals and high heels are not permitted. Please wear long pants made of sturdy material, such as jeans. Please arrive on-time. If you arrive 10 or more min late and miss the orientation, you will be asked to volunteer another day.

Harvest Solution Farm

Our goal is to provide consistent access to nutritious food and produce to those experiencing hunger. Help give back to the community and fight food insecurity in Southern California! We will be harvesting produce, such as cabbage and broccolini. Children 7+ are also welcome, making this a great family volunteering event.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
7601 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618
Time:
7:30 AM–11:30 AM PST
Host:
Alumni Entrepreneurs Network
Contact:
626-688-6008
More Details
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes and pants. We encourage volunteers to wear hats, sunscreen, and gardening gloves — shoes and clothes may get muddy.

Heartbeat of Champions Foundation

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the #1 killer of high school student athletes in the U.S. Heartbeat of Champions Foundation (HOCF) teaches teens how to perform CPR and how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator). Teens are screened by family history, receive an EKG and an echocardiogram. SCA screenings can identify teens at risk. The benefit to the community is the more people who are educated to perform CPR, the greater the chance those affected will survive.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Healthcare | Hospital
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
Notre Dame High School - 13645 Riverside Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Time:
9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST
Host:
Ed Cabico & USC Alumni in the Santa Clarita Valley
Contact:
ed@heartbeatofchampions.org
More Details
Volunteers will be given a special t-shirt to wear the day of the event. Volunteers with experience in healthcare would be a plus, but it's not necessary. Since there might be a lot of moving around, dress comfortably with casual pants, shorts, etc. No sandals please! We will have signage directing the participants and volunteers to the site of our Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screening.  There are three shifts for this project.

HollyRod Foundation

Join the Black Alumni Association for Alumni Day of SCervice at The HollyRod Foundation. The HollyRod Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of and providing resources to families that have a loved one who has received an autism or Parkinson's disease diagnosis. We advocate for ethical treatment, inclusion and access to services and treatment of individuals living with autism or Parkinson's with the goal of empowering them to live their best lives. The resources we provide include books to help our clients dream beyond their diagnoses. We hope that volunteers can collect books from friends and family and bring them to RJ's Place to help set up our library.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Other
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
3150 N. San Fernando Road, Suite A (Inside Goodwill), Los Angeles, CA 90065
Time:
11:00 AM–2:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
USC Black Alumni Association, HollyRod Foundation
More Details
RJ's Place is located inside the Goodwill Building. Parking is plentiful and free. Attire is casual.

Home Kitchens

Join us as we bake cookies for donation to our local hospitals' frontline workers. Bake any cookie recipe you like in your own home kitchens -- we will pick up!

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Healthcare | Hospital
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
1255 Federal Ave, Apt 308, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Time:
9:00 AM–1:00 PM PST
Host:
Cheryl Venable & Cookies for Caregivers LA
Contact:
cheryl.panlilio@gmail.com
More Details
You will be baking in your own home kitchens, using ingredients you purchase yourself. Please organize what type of cookies you will be baking, as well as a pick-up or drop-off time that day, with Cheryl Venable (the event organizer).

Horses4Heroes Family Equestrian Center

Horses4Heroes, a Las Vegas non-profit founded by a Trojan, invites USC alums to help with our morning chores, ranch clean-up and weekly open house, Stable Saturday. Free horse rides for your kids while helping us serve local heroes and their families!

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Animal Care
Region:
Rocky Mountains / Midwest
Address:
4975 North Miller Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89149
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
Sydney Knott
Contact:
vegasprgroup@gmail.com

Hospital Psiquiátrico Fray Bernardino Álvarez

En el Hospital Psiquiátrico, apoyaremos a la salud mental de los pacientes adultos con convivencia en el jardín con actividades artísticas. Daremos un refrigerio y se les entregaremos a cada uno algunos artículos de primera necesidad.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Healthcare | Hospital
Region:
International
Address:
Calle Niño Jesús 2, Niño Jesús, Tlalpan, CDMX, 14000, Mexico
Time:
11:00 AM–1:30 PM (-6:00) Central
Host:
USC Alumni Club of Mexico & USC Young Alumni Council
Contact:
angela@usc.edu
More Details
Please contact Angela for special instructions about parking. Prior to the event we will request donations of personal care products to give to the patients, and donations to cover the cost of refreshments and arts supplies for the patients. The day of the event, we will serve food and do arts and crafts with patients.

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank Warehouse

This year our Trojan League will volunteer at the the San Diego Food Bank. We will be packaging food at the Miramar distribution center. This is a fun morning and a great way to help those in need in our community. Last year, the Food Bank distributed 63 million pounds of food and they serve, on average, 500,000 people per month in San Diego County.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
9850 Distribution Avenue, San Diego, CA 92121
Time:
8:00 AM–11:00 AM PST
Host:
Trojan League Associates of San Diego County
Contact:
Karen@BowmanGroupRE.com
More Details
All volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes. Plan on arriving 10-15 minutes early for the shift. Late arrivals will not be permitted to volunteer. Each volunteer must register on the USC Alumni website and ALSO must create their own account with the San Diego Food Bank (this includes children, friends, significant others, family members, etc.) and register there, too. After creating an account, each volunteer must then sign in to their account, scroll to the date of your event, and click the green “sign-up” icon.
Volunteers who are new to Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank:
1. Visit http://sdfb.volunteerhub.com/account/sign in and click “create an account”
2. Create a username and password, click next
3. Enter join code “uscrlasd” (join code is case sensitive), click next
4. Fill out account information and click “next”.
5. Scroll to the event date 3/11 and register for MIRAMAR Warehouse Volunteer Saturday Morning Shift 8-11am by clicking on the green “sign up” icon.
Volunteers with existing SDFB accounts, but new to our group:
1. Visit http://sdfb.volunteerhub.com/account/sign in and sign in to your account
2. Click on your name in the upper right corner of the screen, & click “enter join code”
3. Enter join code “uscrlasd” (join code is case sensitive).
4. Click “join”, then click “events” at the top of the screen
5. Scroll to the event date 3/11 and register for MIRAMAR Warehouse Volunteer Morning Shift 8-11am by clicking on the green “sign up” icon.

Jazz Hands for Autism Studio

Jazz Hands for Autism is offering a volunteer opportunity for USC alumni passionate about music to support artists with autism. Volunteers will work with adult vocational participants in the JHFA studio and gain hands-on experience in areas such as videography, equipment set-up, interviewing, mentoring and performing with artists. Ideal for alumni who want to share their talents and work with the autism community.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Mentorship | Education
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
10220 Culver Blvd ste 101, Culver City, CA 90232
Time:
12:00 AM–3:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
Jazz Hands for Autism
Contact:
n.nweke@jazzhandsforautism.org

JEP House

Joint Educational Project (JEP) develops and facilitates service-learning activities for USC students that address community-defined needs. Since 1972, JEP students have worked with USC neighbors to address challenges in our surrounding communities while serving and learning in nearby schools, community-based organizations, healthcare facilities and legal clinics. Spend the morning enhancing JEP's STEM education programs by assembling book kits, helping the team inventory and organize STEM supplies and writing encouraging cards for students. Volunteers of all ages and physical abilities are welcome!

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Mentorship | Education
Region:
California (USC Campus, UPC or HSC)
Address:
801 W 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
USC Dornsife and Joint Educational Project (JEP)
Contact:
sarahstu@usc.edu

Keck Hospital

When a patient at Keck Hospital has a stem cell transplant operation, they are considered reborn. We will be assembling birthday presents for those patients, many of whom are children. Happy Birthday!

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Healthcare | Hospital
Region:
California (USC Campus, UPC or HSC)
Address:
1500 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Time:
9:00 AM–11:00 AM PST
Host:
Half Century Trojans
Contact:
Miller Fong

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center

Volunteers will be assigned to small groups and placed into classrooms to read and play with children in KHCC's Early Childhood Program! A few hours later, the groups will come together to build bags and sort food in KHCC's food pantry.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Youth Outreach
Region:
East Coast
Address:
3101 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx, NY 10463
Time:
10:00 AM–1:00 PM EST
Host:
USC Gould Alumni Association of New York
Contact:
oedoziem@perkinscoie.com
More Details
Please arrive on time.

Lamma Island, Hong Kong

Lunch, learn and help clean up the beach. We aim to have participants enjoy a meaningful event and leave with a better understanding of the issues of plastic marine pollution locally, having seen the problem first-hand, and also be empowered with solutions they can implement in their daily lives after the event.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
International
Address:
Lamma Island, Hong Kong SAR China
Time:
1:30 PM–5:30 PM (+8:00) Beijing, Hong Kong, Perth, Singapore
Host:
Garrick Tang - USC Alumni Association (Hong Kong) & Rotaract Club of SCHK
Contact:
gartang@alumni.usc.edu
More Details
We will provide gloves and bags, first aid, and have third-party liability insurance. We also arrange the collection of the waste afterwards.

LaPrade Library

This volunteer opportunity will provide USC alumni with the opportunity to talk about college with a local girl scout troop. We will have the opportunity to engage in crafts with the girls as they learn about your higher education experience.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Youth Outreach
Region:
East Coast
Address:
9000 Hull Street Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23832
Time:
2:00 PM–4:00 PM (-5:00) Eastern
Host:
Randi Edwards
Contact:
randisedwards@gmail.com
More Details
Please be prepared to talk about preparing for college, study tips, and college activities. Girls are 8-9 years old.

Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School – Cancelled

Our school has (7) medium size storage bins, (4) handball walls, and (8) basketball backboards that we would like to decorate with positive affirmations, inspirational messages, and/ or cultural art/ murals.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
1260 West 36th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Time:
8:00 AM–2:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
Mercedes Pineda
Contact:
mercedes.pineda!@lausd.net
More Details
Parking will be available for all volunteers in the staff parking lot located on 36th Place and Budlong. We will utilize the playground located off of 37th street (back of the school) for overflow parking. Please contact mercedes.pineda@lausd.net with any questions.

Living Advantage, Inc. Operational Office

A virtual workshop that celebrates Living Advantage's 30th anniversary and how the USC family has supported our youth in the community. Over the years together we have developed programs that highlight the importance of reaching appropriate grade-school educational competency, as well as life-shaping introductions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEAM) programs as a gateway to secondary education. This exposure impresses upon our youth the hope of better employment opportunities and a stable foundation, thanks to our virtual outreach and mentorship workshops. USC alumni volunteers will give real-life testimonies about their own success and perhaps suggest pathways that our youth can follow.

Type:
Virtual
Category:
Mentorship | Education
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
2734 Raymond Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Time:
1:00 PM–5:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
Pamela Clay
More Details
Volunteers will meet online 2 weeks prior to March 11th to go over the day.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

We will be helping the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank assemble food packages for those in need.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
1734 East 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058
Time:
9:00 AM–1:00 PM PST
Host:
USC Gould School of Law Alumni Los Angeles Committee
Contact:
lmr@amclaw.com
More Details
There is plenty of parking in the lot of the facility. Please wear closed-toed shoes (required), no dresses or skirts, and it can get pretty cold in there so they recommend wearing layers.

Manual Arts High School and El Sereno Middle School

Trojan Women's Network will raise funds to purchase products related to women's periods (e.g., menstruation cups, pads/tampons, sanitary napkins) and host a bagging event. Bags will include period products, informational pamphlets and notes, and will be donated to local University Park middle/high schools.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Other
Region:
California (USC Campus, UPC or HSC)
Address:
3551 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Time:
12:00 PM–2:00 PM PST
Host:
Trojan Women's Network
Contact:
alcatano@usc.edu
More Details
Volunteers are encouraged to contribute pads, tampons, and/or sanitary napkins to the bagging event. Additional supplies will be purchased and provided by the Trojan Women's Network on the day of the event. Parking is available at the USC Village and off campus.

Mountain View High School

Volunteer with current USC students and alumni at Mountain View High School in El Monte to service the orchard in the local high school. It's an important space for students with 30 fruit trees that impart important lessons in sustainability and urban gardening. Together, we have the opportunity to contribute to this precious garden and ensure its future success for multiple generations of students.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
2900 Parkway Dr, El Monte, CA 91732
Time:
11:00 AM–1:00 PM PST
Host:
Maria Morales & Elizabeth Christy (Eco Urban Gardens)
Contact:
ajyam@usc.edu
More Details
As the project is held outdoors and includes gardening, please bring items for sun protection, such as hats and sunscreen. Please wear closed-toed footwear and clothes that you do not mind getting dirty. Please be sure to follow all safety instructions provided by our cohost while in the garden.

Muddtown Farms – POSTPONED

Join the Black Alumni Association for Alumni Day of SCervice at Muddtown Farms. Plants + Coffee is an event centered around creating a space where people of color in the Los Angeles plant community can connect, network, and grow together over a shared love of plants. This event also serves as an opportunity to give back to the community of Watts, CA, through volunteering our time to help Muddtown Farms further accomplish its mission of providing food security and access to green spaces in South Los Angeles.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening, Day of Service Projects
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
2001 E 103rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
Host:
Ron Autry & Terry Richardson '14
Contact:
424-946-6054

Nyeland Acres Beautification Project

Roll up your sleeves and participate in this fun clean-up and beautification project in Nyeland Acres, a small, disadvantaged community in Ventura County.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Southern, Other)
Address:
2801 Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93036
Time:
10:00 AM–12:30 PM PST
Host:
Brenda Heredia & Nyeland Promise
Contact:
bheredia@usc.edu
More Details
We will meet at the big Santa Clause in Nyeland Acres. We will have gloves and trash bags.

Oasis Restoration at Reservation 630 West

Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory. Event location directions and information will be sent from the event leader one business day prior to the event.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
East Coast
Address:
Reservation 630 West, 3031 Sedgwick Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20008
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM (-5:00) Eastern
Host:
Steven Almazan & USC Washington DC Regional Advisory Group
Contact:
steven.almazan@gmail.com
More Details
What to wear: Please dress appropriately for the work and weather. We recommend wearing sturdy boots or sneakers and long layers, including pants and long sleeves - this ensures safety and reduces likelihood of exposure to nuisances like poison ivy.
What to bring: We recommend bringing water, and snacks if desired. Tools and supplies will be provided. Please bring your own gloves if you have them.
Leader Contact Information: Katy Swiere (kswiere@rockcreekconservancy.org)
Weather/Cancellation Policy: All participants will be notified via email at least 12 hours before the event start time if an event is canceled due to inclement weather. If you do not hear from us you should assume the event will occur as scheduled. Please do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness.

OC Animal Care

Since the start of COVID, we have kept thousands of animals in their homes and out of the shelters. All the food is donated. Our last 3 Pet Food pantries served 1,261 animals with 40,830 pounds of pet food. Volunteers help with setup and teardown, food distribution, traffic control and statistics. Volunteers must stay for the entire four-hour shift.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Animal Care
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
1630 Victory Rd., Tustin, CA 92782
Time:
7:00 AM–11:00 AM PST
Host:
Stephen Takeda & USC APAA
Contact:
steve.takeda@gmail.com
More Details
Volunteers must be here for the entire time.

Oceanside Beach

Let's get together to help clean your favorite local beach. Our beaches get overwhelmed with debris and trash. We'd like you to commit to not just one day of clean-up, but for the months to follow. One weekend a month, fun, fellowship, alumni networking and good coffee!

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
240 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
Aimee Lopez
Contact:
aimee.m.lopez@gmail.com
More Details
Collect bags at the coffee shop.

PATH OC Yale Navigation Center

Our volunteers work together as a group to plan, prepare, cook and serve a delicious home-cooked meal to the residents living in PATH's interim housing facilities. We will be serving lunch at the PATH Yale Navigation Center in Orange County.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
2229 S Yale St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Time:
10:30 AM–2:00 PM PST
Host:
Judy Clayton
Contact:
judyjclayton@gmail.com
More Details
Parking: The Yale Navigation Center is located close to the Warner and Harbor intersection. You are allowed to park on the side of the building, next to the kitchen entrance. If the door is closed, the entrance to the kitchen will have a doorbell which you can ring.

People and Pet Innovation Center

Paws For Life K9 Rescue saves and transforms the lives of animals and people through innovative canine-centered programs that provide purpose, support, and opportunity through the Prison/Re-Entry, People & Pet Innovation Center, First Responder and PTSD Support, Adoptions, Transports, and Vet Tech Program. Please join us at our training center for a day of dog walking and other animal care activities!

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Animal Care
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
15321 Brand Blvd,Mission Hills, CA 91345
Time:
10:00 AM–4:00 PM PST
Host:
Paws for Life K9 Rescue
Contact:
danidoscher@gmail.com | info@pawsforlifek9.org
More Details
Please wear long pants and sneakers - all stuff that you don't mind getting a little dirty (dog hair, slobber). There are multiple parking lots for the building as well as street parking and you can park in any open space. We have dogs of all sizes but ideally each participant should feel comfortable enough with their strength to hold a leash for a 40-50-pound dog.

PUENTE Learning Center

Spring at PUENTE is garden time! It's our first year and we're learning how to grow vegetables, flowers and fruit trees. Preschool and elementary school students learn about soil, seeds, watering and fertilizing and take turns caring for the garden. USC volunteers will join our Master Gardener and Garden Committee to build planter boxes, benches for seating and to prepare the space for a decorative pergola. Weeding and other upkeep activities will also take place. Come join us in making our community garden beautiful.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
501 S. Boyle Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
Carolina Castillo & Michele Wolfe
Contact:
michele@puente.org
More Details
We have a parking lot with plenty of free parking on site. Wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty and a hat. If you have gardening gloves, bring them too! Any other tools, like shovels or rakes are welcome but not necessary.

Qianshuiwan Beach Clean-up

Every year, we organize beach cleaning activities on SCervice day. Due to ocean currents, marine garbage often drifts onto Taiwan's beautiful beaches. Please join us to help clean up and beautify the beach.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
International
Address:
Qianshuiwan, Sanzhi Dist., New Taipei City, 252, Taiwan
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 AM (+8:00) Beijing, Hong Kong, Perth, Singapore
Host:
USC Alumni Club of Taiwan
Contact:
vickylee1029@gmail.com
More Details
Transportation: Depart from Tamsui MRT Station to Qianshuiwan, Sanzhi District (next to the beach at 17.2 kilometers from Taiwan Line 2)
1. Passenger transportation: "Dahori" station: 716 Crown North Coast Line, 860, 862, 863. "Cheluqi" station: 860, 862, 863
2. Go by car (there is a parking lot)
3. If you want to carpool, please notify us in advance so that we have enough time to match
Precautions:
1. Wear gloves and foot-covering shoes to avoid punctures and injuries from sharp objects.
2. Watch out for glass, needles, or other sharp objects.
3. Stay away from the waves and pay attention to the changes of the tide at any time.
4. If the waste is too large, do not clean it up.
5. Avoid stepping on seashore plants (plants).
6. Bring drinking water, sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat
7. The alumni association will assist in the preparation of work gloves, garbage clips, garbage bags and other supplies on the day.

Rancho Cienega Park

Help us organize supplied food and packages into one-week boxes/bags for distribution to the community. AfricActive is not just a charity, it's a giving culture. We love our community! Here's what we'll do: set-up; assemble and put out tables and tents; offload food from trucks/palettes;lay out food on tables in organized fashion; build food boxes/bags; go through ‘assembly line' to fill bags; and tie off bags, handout to vehicles and walk-ups. Afterwards, we will take down the tables and tents and clean up.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
5036 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Time:
10:00 AM–12:30 PM PST
Host:
Virginia Beaboa, africActive Foundation, Inc
Contact:
info@afriactive.com
More Details
Bring water. Wear close-toed shoes. Park bathrooms typically are available; please note sometimes they can be locked and we are unable to control that. (It's rare but has happened). Pack food for yourself. Our service goes through lunchtime, so feel free to bring yourself some snacks. Prepare to have fun and bring a smile! We love our community and they love us. We dance and listen to music while we work.
Directions
By Train: Take the E line to La Brea/Expo station. Come down the east exit and follow the attached screenshot picture to where we are located in the park.
By Car: The food giveaway is at Rancho Cienega Park, and the main address is on Obama Blvd. However, we are located at the back of the park. Follow these instructions:
GO PAST the park on Obama Blvd. and head towards La Brea Blvd. Turn right onto La Brea Blvd. PASS the Superior Grocery store and the Price Self Storage Unit and immediately after, TURN RIGHT into the side street, BEFORE the bridge (See the screenshot for our location). Drive down, you will see us setting white tents up. Park in the parking lot and come join us.

Redondo Beach Community Gardens

USC Alumni in the South Bay will be working with the South Bay Parkland Conservancy, to construct the first official Redondo Beach Community Garden to combat food insecurity. We will be constructing 27-30 planter boxes, placing them within the designed, elevated beds, and filling them with compost materials. We may be planting some perennials along the architecturally designed hillside; Not guaranteed. Building materials and garden tools will be provided, as well as gardening gloves. Please bring extra garden gloves and come dressed to build and garden. Bring a small seat. It will come in handy. Water will be provided, but bring your own, non plastic, water bottle to fill & refill. The project is ecofriendly. No plastic, please. This is a great project to bring your children.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening, Day of Service Projects
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
Alta Vista Park, 715 Julian Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Time:
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Host:
Paulette Rhaney | USC Alumni in the South Bay
Contact:
p.rhaney@verizon.net.
More Details
Please go to the website to sign the South Bay Parkland Conservancies Volunteer’s Timecounts Events Signup:  https://timecounts.org/admin/redondo-beach-cg/organize/opportunities/events/edit/49505. A paper Waiver will be available at the project site as well. Site is next to the Softball Field. Parking is free in the park.

Room to Grow

Volunteers will sort, quality check, and organize donated baby and toddler items for the baby boutique in the Room to Grow program.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Youth Outreach
Region:
East Coast
Address:
424 East 147th Street, Floor 5, Bronx, NY 10455
Time:
12:00 PM–1:30 PM EST
Host:
Jeanne Marie Boswell & New York Regional Advisory Group
Contact:
917-254-6349
More Details
Everyone is required to wear a mask on-site throughout the volunteer session. We advise each person to wear comfortable clothing and shoes as volunteers will be standing throughout the session (if a chair is needed for a few team members, we can accommodate). Bringing a water bottle or refillable water bottle is also advised, we have a water dispenser at our family center that the volunteers can use at any time!

Sacramento Children’s Home

We will be doing a variety of tasks including landscaping and other beautification projects. No matter your skill level, please join us! For 155 years, the Sacramento Children's Home has offered a wide range of residential and community-based programs to help children and families break the generational cycle of child abuse and neglect. USC alumnus David Baker is our CEO and has helped coordinate our annual Day of SCervice since 2013. We are excited to continue this tradition.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Northern)
Address:
2750 Sutterville Road, Sacramento, CA 95820
Time:
9:00 AM–1:00 PM PST
Host:
USC Price School in Sacramento
Contact:
juliet.lee@usc.edu
More Details
https://www.garden2tablesv.org/location

Sakura Gardens at Los Angeles – Bingo

Spend an afternoon with residents of the Sakura Gardens, which is a Senior Housing facility. Volunteers will host a BINGO game with their residents. The residents look forward to welcoming Trojans back to host this event. The smiles on their faces when they win a prize is priceless!

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Outreach to Older Adults
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
325 South Boyle Avenue Los Angeles CA 90033 United States
Time:
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Host:
Donald Dean | USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association
Contact:
dwdean2@gmail.com
More Details
TIMELINE: 12:30-1:00pm Volunteers check in Assist with dining hall set-up 1:00pm-1:30pm Volunteers escort residents to dining hall 1:30pm-2:30pm Volunteers lead Bingo event in dining hall 2:30pm-3:00pm Volunteers escort residents back to rooms Attire: Casual (Optional) Prizes: If you could bring a few prizes, that would be great. Such as t-shirts, tissue boxes, cosmetic or shopping bags, small stuffed animals, playing cards, etc. Parking: There is parking available at Sakura Gardens. As you drive up to the parking attendant, please announce your name or mention the USC Alumni Day of SCervice event. Please meet us at the Dining Hall.

Sakura Gardens at Los Angeles – Gardening

The garden is being taken care of by some of the residents, but it is difficult for them to do so on a regular basis. They welcome volunteers to help weed, trim plants and trees, water and to maintain the beauty of their garden for residents to enjoy.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
325 South Boyle Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Time:
9:30 AM–12:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
Martin Nquyen & USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association
Contact:
martin@centre-urban.com
More Details
Parking: There is parking available at Sakura Gardens. As you drive up to the parking attendant, please announce your name or mention the USC Alumni Day of SCervice event. Please meet us at the entrance of the Dining Hall.
Attire: Casual - USC gear is always welcomed
Garden Gloves/Shears: Optional

Saling and Water-Use Course for Inner City Children – POSTPONED

The Keck School of Medicine of USC Salerni Collegium Alumni Association has partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley & Eastside to volunteer at their "Beyond The Walls" Sailing Club opening day. Volunteers will help oversee 50-100 children in various activities on the sand and in the water.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Youth Outreach
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
13977 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Time:
10:00 AM–3:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
Keck School of Medicine Alumni Association | Boys and Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel Valley & Eastside
Contact:
valerie.reyna@med.usc.edu
More Details
Parking is the responsibility of the volunteer. There are several pay lots nearby and street parking. Lunch will be provided. Please wear clothes that you are comfortable moving in and ok with possibly getting wet. All positions will take place on the sand or in the water. Sunscreen and a hat are recommended, please wear USC/Keck attire, if possible.

San Antonio Food Bank

Work together to sort and/or pack produce, nonperishable foods, and household items, preparing them for distribution. Duties may include checking for expiration dates, quality control, labeling cans, bagging product.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
South / Southwest
Address:
5200 Enrique M. Barrera Parkway, San Antonio, TX
Time:
1:15: PM–4:00 PM (-6:00) Central
Host:
Jennifer White & USC Alumni in San Antonio
Contact:
jennifer.white@gmail.com
More Details
Attendees must also register via the Food Bank group link at least 72 hours before shift start time. Volunteers who are sorting food must have no apparent illnesses. Volunteers should wear close-toed shoes and clothes appropriate to work in a warehouse, kitchen or garden setting. Please park in any available parking spots around the building.

San Jose Terrell Park

Clean the park to help the community. I will provide tools.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Northern)
Address:
Normington Way & Kenton Lane, San Jose, CA 95136
Time:
5:00 PM–6:00 PM PST
Host:
Gabby Zhao
Contact:
gabbyzhao@gmail.com

Santa Monica Pier

Join fellow Trojans and Heal-The-Bay for a Beach Clean-Up at Santa Monica Pier. Let's be the SOLUTION TO OCEAN POLLUTION! Heal the Bay volunteers have removed more than 4 million pieces of trash from LA's coastline. Protect what you love! Open to volunteers of all ages & abilities. Supplies will be provided.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
Santa Monica State Beach - 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
Christine Mason
More Details
Family friendly event - good to get the kids feeling empowered to help the planet. If you want to be extra earth friendly...bring your own 5 gallon bucket, reusable gloves, reusable water bottle, large yogurt tub (to collect/recycle cigarette butts w/ Terracyle) & tongs/grabbers so we don't have to use more disposable items. We will provide masks, gloves & bags.
This is an outdoor event at the beach...rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather. Wear a hat and sunscreen. Bring layers to stay warm and drink plenty of water. Don't forget your Trojan apparel! Please try to carpool. The Metro E Line (Expo) brings volunteers from downtown LA to Santa Monica and drops off walking distance to the pier. Paid parking in various lots at the pier or near the mall. Casual lunch gathering at Blue Plate Taco across the street after the event around noon.

Seattle Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area

On every second Saturday of every month, we host a 2-hour clean-up event of Seattle's Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon. The event involves litter pick-up and graffiti removal.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
Pacific Northwest & Hawaii
Address:
Hing Hay Coworks, 409B Maynard Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
Nelson Chen & USC Alumni in Seattle
Contact:
nelsonshenchen@hotmail.com
More Details
Bring gloves and bring appropriate clothing in case it rains. We will be outside for 2 hours.

Seva Collective Food Pantry

Food distribution at food pantry. Can include food packaging and set-up for distributing.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Day of Service Projects, Hunger | Homelessness, Other
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
1441 e. Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Time:
6:30 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
Seva Collective Food Pantry
Contact:
simrankaur82@gmail.com
More Details
Observe the social distancing guidelines. Wear closed toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. Please be respectful of the premises. Wear masks. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 5 days: Please stay home!

SF Marin Food Bank

Come join us in volunteering at the SF Marin Food Bank at the Illinois Warehouse. Volunteers will pack grocery bags to be delivered to participants by other volunteers. Orientation and training are included in each shift.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Youth Outreach
Region:
California (Northern)
Address:
1050 Marin Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Time:
11:00 AM–1:30 PM PST
Host:
USC Alumni in the Bay Area
Contact:
ijang.cal@gmail.com
More Details
Closed-toe shoes are required at all volunteer projects. The SF Marin Food Bank recommends that volunteers not wear jewelry and dress in casual and clean layers, as the temperature in the warehouse is often cool.

Sharing Shelf

Clothing drive to address clothing insecurity and help meet the basic materials need of low income children and teens in Westchester County, New York.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Youth Outreach
Region:
East Coast
Address:
47 Purdy Avenue, Port Chester,NY 10573
Time:
10:30 AM–3:30 PM EST
Host:
Sally, David & Theodore Nichols
Contact:
310-739-0647
More Details
Donate and organize clean clothes, shoes and coats for local use. Volunteer will help sort by size and gender.

Sidewalk Tree Planting with Friends of the Urban Forest

Join us to plant 5 new sidewalk trees in the Portola neighborhood, San Francisco, and celebrate with a delicious lunch after the trees are in the ground!

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Northern)
Address:
290 Gaven Street, San Francisco, 94134
Time:
8:45: AM–1:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
Eugenia Huang & USC Alumni Real Estate Network
Contact:
eugenia.huang@hines.com
More Details
In addition to registering for the event on USC’s page, each volunteer should also RSVP on FUF’s website by February 27. https://www.friendsoftheurbanforest.org/events/portola-community-tree-planting-mar11-USC

· Getting there Please walk, bike, skate, or carpool if you can. If you drive, please find street parking.

· Attire You will be working outdoors. Please wear layers for the weather, sun hat, sunscreen, closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle.

· Health and safety All volunteers are required to stay home if you feel sick or tested positive for Covid-19

· Please email volunteers@fuf.net if you would like to bring anyone under age 18

Silver Horizons

Silver Horizons provides free groceries throughout the month at various locations. Low-income seniors (50+) receive fresh produce, meat, bread, toiletry items and pet food, in addition to nonperishable food items. Volunteers will help fill grocery bags with needed items. Other duties and responsibilities may be requested by the Volunteer Coordinator.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Outreach to Older Adults
Region:
Rocky Mountains / Midwest
Address:
1913 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Time:
9:00 AM–1:00 PM MST
Host:
USC Alumni in New Mexico
Contact:
505-306-0257
More Details
Parking is available in front of the Silver Horizons building at 1913 Eubank NE. Please wear comfortable clothing, jeans and a USC t-shirt/sweatshirt.

Soles4Souls

When people lack the resources to get through today, it's difficult for them to focus on tomorrow. Soles4Souls turns shoes and clothing into opportunities for education and employment so they can have a more hopeful future.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Other
Region:
Rocky Mountains / Midwest
Address:
5158 Parfet St #5, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-2164
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 AM MST
Host:
Mark Muller
Contact:
mark@markmuller.homes
More Details
Both an indoor and outdoor activity to sort and load shoes onto a truck. Please bring any old or unused shoes. Singles welcome. Slightly worn better but will take all shoes. 97% of all shoes taken are used and diverted from landfills as a side benefit.

South Santa Monica Beach

Beach Clean-Up: Meet us at Lot #4 South, near the "boardwalk" in Santa Monica in Ocean Park, we'll be in 'SC gear. We'll provide trash bags, a few grabbers and disposable gloves--bring your own if you have them. Come with a good attitude and leave the beach cleaner than you found it.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
2030 Ocean Park Way Lot #4 South, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Time:
9:00 AM–11:00 AM PST
Host:
Trojan Entertainment Network
Contact:
ehrin@uscten.com
More Details
Please be sure to bring your own water/snack, sunscreen, hats, masks etc. Leave your valuables at home.
Parking - Lot #4 is available for parking, but can be expensive, cheaper parking alternatives include:
Street meters along Main St.
Pay per hour lots between Main and Neilson #26 and #11.
The residential streets east of Main Street.

SPIN

We will be collecting donations of new household items and new and gently used clothing for SPIN (Serving People In Need). We will offer three donation opportunities: 1. In person at SPIN on March 11. 2. Through a link with Walmart.com. 3. Through the SPIN website. SPIN is committed to helping the homeless and working poor through quality programs and services centered on building self-sufficiency. We offer a hand up, not a handout, to help families get back on their feet. Join us as we strive to help end homelessness in Orange County.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
151 Kalmus Drive, Suite H2, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
Trojan League of Orange County
Contact:
bonniefoley@firstteam.com
More Details
We will be at the SPIN parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on March 11th to receive your donations and to enjoy fellowship, bagels and coffee. Please try to wear cardinal or gold for the group photo which will be taken at approximately 11:15 a.m.

SPY Community Garden

SPY can accept up to 20 volunteers at a time at our outdoor Community Garden at Beyond Baroque in Venice. Tasks include weeding, planting and mulching. SPY's Garden is a space where both youth members and the community come together to learn about culinary literacy, harvesting and cooking. Youth interns also work with our Garden Team in this space to prepare them for their career by teaching time management and communication skills.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
681 Venice Blvd.,Venice, CA 90291
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
Safe Place for Youth
Contact:
volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org
More Details
Please sign and email all 3 Volunteer Waivers to volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org. Waivers will be provided closer to the event.

St. Roberts Center / Catholic Charities L.A.

Assist in distributing food, clothing, toiletries, books and friendship for those in the Venice/Santa Monica community with an assortment of temporary needs. This is as much giving items of help as it is being present and learning about their plight, making connections with a population that lives among us in Southern California. The guests are weekly visitors to the Catholic Charities LA organization facility, led by Msgr. Gregory Cox, who has an MS in Social Work from USC.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
211 3rd Avenue, Venice, CA 90291
Time:
7:30 AM–11:00 AM PST
Host:
Tom and Rhonda Hoffarth
Contact:
tHoffarth@ccharities.org
More Details
Parking is in the lot behind St. Clements Catholic Church (3102 3rd St, Santa Monica), down an incline driveway. The St. Roberts facility is west of the parking lot with a bright painted red and orange building. No heavy lifting is required. Making sandwiches in the early shift, assembling lunch bags, pouring coffee, handing out clothes.

Taylor Street Farm

Please join us for a morning of gardening. Families and children of all ages are welcome. We aim to have several groups with the opportunity to participate in 2-3 hands-on educational activities including a break for fun with the chickens. Educational activities will last for 1.5hrs followed by 30 minutes for harvesting. We focus on creating a sustainable, local food system that builds community, improves access to healthy foods, and teaches residents to cultivate their own fruits, vegetables and herbs. Fight On!

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Northern)
Address:
220 West Taylor St., San Jose, CA 95110
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
John Esparza
Contact:
john.esparza10@gmail.com

Tersaki Budokan

Terasaki Budokan's San Tai San Tournament builds community through sport, welcoming players of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels, while also supporting local vendors and neighboring organizations. Volunteers will assist the San Tai San event leads according to their needs.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Youth Outreach
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
249 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Time:
9:00 PM–11:00 PM PST
Host:
USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association Young Alumni Council
Contact:
joycelynkyip@gmail.com
More Details
Please come prepared with attire for help during a youth athletic event (e.g., walking shoes, appropriate clothes). Additional details will be shared with the group closer to the event date.

The House of Songs

House of Songs is a leader in providing songwriters and musicians with the ability to create, collaborate and showcase in an innovative and supportive environment. With locations in Bentonville, AR; Austin, TX; and NYC, The House of Songs brings in songwriters from across the globe, nurtures artists and allows them to expand their worldview while honing their skills with other goal-oriented musicians. Project details TBD. We will likely be supporting this songwriting retreat hidden deep in the Ozark mountain region with garage clean-up (including sorting instruments and music memorabilia) and event prep for the non-profit's SXSW festival kick-off.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Region:
South / Southwest
Address:
508 SE C St, Bentonville, AR 72712
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM (-6:00) Central
Host:
Clint Schaff
Contact:
clintschaff@gmail.com
More Details
More details and instructions to come.

The Kythe Foundation – Make a Wish Project

This project entails a program that will benefit children who are battling life threatening illnesses by providing them entertainment, companionship and an afternoon with Trojan older brothers and sisters.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Region:
International
Address:
Makati Medical Center | Tower One Ayala Avenue Makati City
Time:
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Host:
Louie Basilio | USC Alumni Club of the Philippines
Contact:
louiebasilio@alumni.usc.edu

The Lighthouse thru Orangewood Foundation

The Lighthouse is a program for survivors of sex trafficking in OC. This transitional housing program helps them return to a healthy and productive life, and is staffed 24/7 by Orangewood employees who have the experience and training to understand this unique population and offer specialized, individualized support. The Lighthouse is more than a place to live. It's a place for survivors to heal and begin to create a new life. Lighthouse works alongside Project Choice, which empowers youth 11-21 to take back their power of choice--a survivor-centered and strengths-based approach, prioritizing the health, safety and stability of each youth.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Youth Outreach
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
118 W Chapman Avenue, Orange CA 92866
Time:
10:00 AM–1:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
James (Jim) Resha, Ron Johnson, Antoine Harden & Heather Francine
Contact:
jjresha@gmail.com
More Details
The Day of SCervice is for Orangewood Foundation & their transitional home, The Lighthouse, which provides housing for sex trafficking survivors. Due to the sensitive nature of the residents, the day will take place at an off-site location where we will be assembling bags for the residents to receive when they arrive, since many arrive with nothing. The bags will consist of necessities that have been purchased by USC alum through an Amazon wish list that was provided by the organization. If you would like to assist with purchasing items, please contact co-host Heather Francine at heathermfranicne@gmail.com and she will send you the Amazon link. We plan to have at least one representative from The Lighthouse there with us that day (one is an alum herself). We are planning to get lunch together with whoever can join after we are done serving.

Tidy Up the Thames

Join us for a Thames River cleanup! Will be a great day in fresh air to help beautify the river that runs through our beautiful home!

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
International
Address:
Bankside Pier, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT, United Kingdom
Time:
2:00 PM–5:00 PM (0:00) Dublin, London, Monrovia, Casablanca
Host:
Denise Ge & USC Alumni Club of London
Contact:
usclondon@gmail.com
More Details
Details will be shared after signup.

Town & Gown

"Fight On!" necklaces

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Region:
California (USC Campus, UPC or HSC)
Address:
665 W Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Time:
10:30 AM–1:00 AM PST
Host:
Town & Gown of USC
Contact:
carolmollett@aol.com
More Details
Parking in McCarthy costs $20. NO CASH.

Upside Pub (c/o Kids’ Meals)

We will be packing lunches to benefit Kids' Meals. Kids' Meals has been making and delivering free, healthy meals directly to the homes of hungry children throughout Greater Houston. Kids' Meals is a first-responder to children ages 5 and under, facing debilitating hunger due to extreme poverty.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
South / Southwest
Address:
3402 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM (-6:00) Central
Host:
John Collado & Paige Lujan
Contact:
johndcollado@gmail.com
More Details
Kids' Meals does not let outside organizations donate meals with any perishable food in them, so we will be meeting to pack other needed items at a local USC owned business (before normal business hours) nearby. There is a parking lot out front as well as additional street parking and parking at Graham Park. The event is open to all ages and will be held rain or shine. Kids' Meals is a very deserving charity and we will make a real and direct impact on our community with this event.

USC Gift of Life

Swabbing cheeks for GOL org in order to find a match for Trojan alumni and others in need. We would like to have a table on campus to make students aware of such organizations that can save lives through stem cell transplants.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Healthcare | Hospital
Region:
California (USC Campus, UPC or HSC)
Address:
USC Campus, West 28th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Time:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM (-8:00) Pacific
Host:
USC Gift of Life Organization
More Details
We only need volunteers to brief people in the importance of swabbing a cheek to save a life of someone with blood cancer. All it takes is a blood donation to save someone's life.

USS Iowa

Help with the beautification of the battleship USS Iowa.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
250 South Harbor Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90731
Time:
8:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
Alumni Veterans Network and USC Young Alumni Council
Contact:
bertin.guillory@gmail.com
More Details
Free parking will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes that might get dirty. All volunteers have to be at least 18 years or older.

Waimanalo Bay Beach Park

This project is to clean up along the beach and waterline to prevent pollution of the ocean. This will help improve our ocean environment and make our planet more sustainable.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
Pacific Northwest & Hawaii
Address:
41-043 Aloiloi Street, Waimanalo, Hi 96795
Time:
10:00 AM–11:30 AM (-10:00) Hawaii
Host:
USC APAA Hawaii Committee
Contact:
rbranham@blgroupinc.com
More Details
The Meeting Area: at lifeguard station, they only have one lifeguard station at beach.

Post Event Go Dutch Lunch Gathering: at Hawaii Island Cafe, welcome everybody to join.

Cleaning Tools: Please bring your own gardening gloves , tools and trash bags etc.

Onsite contact: Rebecca Branham, Cell: 808 397 8275 ( if you think it is necessary)

Waimea Nature Park

Help clean up Waimea Outdoor Circle!

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
Pacific Northwest & Hawaii
Address:
65-1238 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kamuela, HI 96743
Time:
9:00 AM–11:00 AM (-10:00) Hawaii
Host:
Anne Cronin & USC Young Alumni Council, Young Alumni Council
Contact:
anne.g.cronin@gmail.com
More Details
Please bring your own gardening gloves, trash bags, and tools to pick up trash!

Wellspring Family Services

Wellspring Family Services believes every family—and in particular, every child—deserves a stable home. A place to feel safe and the confidence and sense of security that comes with it. Please join us as we help connect people with the resources they need to achieve positive, lasting change. This year, make a difference by donating an essential item, providing a financial gift, or volunteering your time. We look forward to seeing you. Fight On!

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Hunger | Homelessness
Region:
Pacific Northwest & Hawaii
Address:
1900 Rainier Ave S, Seattle,WA 98144
Time:
7:00 AM–4:00 PM PST
Host:
Madison Daugherty & Janie Ng
Contact:
madisonydaugherty@gmail.com
More Details
Parking: Please utilize the public parking available at Rainier South and 22nd Ave S, across the street from Wellspring Family Services.

Attire: Please wear closed toe shoes and pants.

Volunteer Conduct: All volunteers shall respect the privacy of the people we serve and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of volunteer services, whether that information is obtained directly or indirectly.

If you have additional questions please reach out to the event hosts!

Westwood Greenway

Help support biodiversity by clearing out invasive non-native plants at the Westwood Greenway!  Learn how this verdant stretch of urban habitat has impacted biodiversity, energy, water, waste, pollution and our local identity.  We'll begin with a one-hour tour of the Westwood Greenway, then guides will divide us into several teams with tasks for all levels of ability.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
2596 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
Time:
10:00 AM–1:00 PM PST
Host:
Anne Gaw
Contact:
anne.gaw@gmail.com
More Details
What to Wear: Be sure to have adequate sun protection on you. We recommend a hat. Hiking or work boots are best (no open-toed shoes). Wear clothes that can get wet/dirty. Some of the invasive removal will be in and around a small creek that is 1 foot deep and three feet wide. If you have some waders and never get to use them, this is your chance! We have other areas if getting wet is not your thing.

What to Bring: A water bottle or hydration bladder. There is no potable water at the greenway. Sturdy gloves that can get wet/dirty. Some garden implements will be provided, but if you have any of the following and can bring them, that would be welcome: weeding fork, hand shovel, hatchet, pruning shears. There is no power and no secure storage at the greenway. Plan accordingly.Directions: The Westwood Greenway is located on either side of the Metro E Line light rail, between Westwood Blvd. and Overland Ave. in Los Angeles. Arrive on Metro's E Line at the Westwood / Rancho Park Station. Santa Monica Big Blue Bus #8 or #12. Culver City Bus #3. View map: https://westwoodgreenway.org/find-us/ If you come by car, free street parking is available on Exposition Blvd North, west of Westwood, and Northvale Road, east of Overland. Please note that the posted parking time limit on Exposition is four hours (no limit on Northvale), so time your visit accordingly and observe all posted restrictions.
COVID precautions: This is an outdoor activity that allows for ample social distancing. Please be aware of the personal space of others.

Restrooms: No restroom facilities are on site. Public restrooms are available nearby at the Palms-Rancho Park Public Library, which is an eight-minute walk from the greenway at 2920 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064.

By attending, you hereby acknowledge to Westwood Greenway that your participation in weeding and related activities at the Westwood Greenway is completely voluntary and at your own risk. You will be responsible for any and all expenses to yourself or others arising from injury or damage resulting from your participation in this event/activity.

White Bison 12 South

Our Nashville-based alumni group will be meeting at White Bison Coffee in 12 South to write letters to members of our military on behalf of the "A Million Thanks" foundation. If you are unable to stay and write, you can stop by and drop off letters, or send them directly yourself. Family, children and friends welcome! Thank you for your support and participation.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Other
Region:
South / Southwest
Address:
2607 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM (-6:00) Central
Host:
Christina Jones & USC Alumni in Nashville
Contact:
christina@luxurytenn.com
More Details
Please see letter writing instructions at amillionthanks.org.

White Rock Lake

Help preserve and enhance White Rock Lake Park by participating in various clean-up activities and tree planting hosted by the nonprofit For the Love of The Lake.

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
South / Southwest
Address:
1152 N. Buckner Blvd., Ste. 123, Dallas, TX 75218
Time:
9:30 AM–12:30 PM CST
Host:
Sarah Balogun & USC Alumni in Dallas
Contact:
sarahbalogun99@gmail.com
More Details
Specific meeting place will be disclosed closer to the date. Wear closed-toe shoes. If it is sunny, a hat, long sleeves and sunscreen is recommended. If you have your own rake, net, or special work gloves feel free to bring them! Trash bags, trash grabbers, and surgical gloves will be provided.

Williamson Creek West Greenbelt

Please join USC Alumni in Austin, as we partner with the Keep Austin Beautiful Project for a park clean-up at the Williamson Creek West Greenbelt. Specific meet-up spot will be announced on our FB page https://www.facebook.com/austintrojans

Type:
In-Person Outdoors
Category:
Beautification | Gardening
Region:
South / Southwest
Address:
6310 Brush Country Rd, Austin, TX 78749
Time:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM (-6:00) Central
Host:
Michael Montoya & USC Alumni in Austin
Contact:
rmichaelmontoya@gmail.com
More Details
Pick up sticks and garbage bags will be provided. Please bring gloves and comfortable shoes. https://www.facebook.com/austintrojans

Working Wardrobes

Come volunteer to help Working Wardrobe's donation center sort and organize clothes. "We do everything in our power to help men, women, young adults and veterans overcome difficult challenges so they can achieve the dignity of work, and The Power of a Paycheck™."

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Other
Region:
California (Orange County and San Diego)
Address:
17392 Daimler St, Irvine, CA 92614
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
Host:
OC Marshall Alumni Association
Contact:
chrissymvaughn@gmail.com
More Details
Please wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes. You will be asked to fill out a waiver before the event.

Young Business Alliance

Volunteers will conduct mock interviews with graduating high school seniors taking part in the Youth Business Alliance program.

Type:
Virtual
Category:
Mentorship | Education
Region:
Virtual
Address:
Zoom - Link will be provided closer to the event
Time:
10:00 AM–1:00 PM PST
Host:
Miguel Fletcher & Young Business Alliance
Contact:
miguel@youthbizalliance.org
More Details
Once you are registered for the project, representatives from Youth Business Alliance will send you a training video and a calendar invitation with the Zoom link.

Young Life Office

This is s safe, fun room for inner city kids to hang out. We'll be organizing with bins, painting walls and cabinets, cleaning windows and floors. We can use donations of fun activities like foosball or basketball shooting games. New throw rugs would also be nice.

Type:
In-Person Indoors
Category:
Youth Outreach
Region:
California (Greater Los Angeles)
Address:
2422 South Walker Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731
Time:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST
Host:
Young Life
Contact:
frassobrit@gmail.com
More Details
Donations would be appreciated to buy supplies

2023 Photos

USC Day of SCervice 2023