Highlander Day of Service

February 21, 2026

Highlander Day of Service pays homage to UCR’s promise in being a leader in community service. Highlanders across the nation are encouraged to give back to their communities by organizing or participating in community service projects. 

Submit a project idea for your area by January 12

Ideas of projects that have been done in the past include:

• Sorting Donations 
• Habitat Restoration 
• UCR Campus Beautification Project
• Helping at Food Banks
• Bundling Diapers for the Diaper Bank
• Street Cleanups
• Cleaning the USS Midway in San Diego
• Beach Cleanups

Registration to join a project in your area will open January 20

2025 Highlander Day of Service Highlights 

Highlanders volunteered their time at projects in the following areas:

UCR Campus  |  Riverside, CA  |  Temecula, CA  |  Oakland, CA

Huntington Beach, CA  |  Los Angeles, CA   |  San Diego, CA

Seattle, WA  |  Baltimore, MD  |  London, UK

... and more!