Giving Through Volunteering
Highlander Day of Service pays homage to UCR’s promise in being a leader in community service. Each year Highlanders across the nation are encouraged to give back to their communities by organizing or participating in community service projects on a dedicated day.
2027 Highlander Day of Service to be announced soon.
2026 Highlights
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During our 2026 Highlander Day of Service we had a total of 17 projects throughout Southern California, Northern California, and Seattle, with a over 260 volunteers!
Seattle Alumni Network packaged and sorted 990 pounds of rice at Food Lifeline
Orange County Alumni Network helped sort mandarin oranges, part of the 15,272 lbs of food processed that day at Second Harvest Food Bank
Los Angeles Alumni Network packed boxes at LA Regional Food Bank totaling 4,312 CSFP kits (these support the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, serving seniors/older adults.). Additional items sorted included 10,500 lbs of mandarins and Starbucks products.
NYC Alumni Network sorted clothing donations for The Bowery Mission
Street cleanups took place in Riverside and LA
Habitat Restoration and Landscaping support occurred in San Diego, San Francisco, Fontana, Riverside and on campus
Four projects occurred at Food Banks! Food Lifeline in Seattle, Yolo Food Bank near Sacramento, Second Harvest in Orange County, and Feeding America in Riverside.