Alumni Association

As a coordinator for Highlander Day of Service, you are serving as UCR’s representative in your area.  Project coordinators agree to do the following:

• Organize a community service project in their area
• Answer any questions from participants
• Assist in recruiting volunteers through personal channels
• Represent UCR with enthusiasm and spirit

Research possible service projects. Talk to your co-workers, fellow Highlanders, and friends to find local non-profits and service organizations that might be good partners for a community service project. 

When discussing a project with a local organization, be sure to ask about the following:

• Age restrictions
• Number of volunteers needed
• Whether or not the volunteers need to provide supplies
• Any physical requirements
• Contact information (name and cell number)

Once you have confirmed your project, be sure to register the event at https://dayofservice.ucr.edu Please note that all projects will go into a queue and will be approved by staff at the Office of Alumni Engagement prior to being listed on the website. Please allow 48 business hours for processing.

We suggest doing an in-depth run through prior to Day of Service so that you will be able to help answer questions your volunteers may have. 

Review the coordinator preparation presentation located here

The Office of Alumni Engagement will advertise HDoS broadly through email, social media, and through official Alumni Association clubs and chapters. We encourage you to use your own connections and social media channels to encourage additional participants to join with the graphics below.

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Please also note that a high no-show rate (50% or more) is not uncommon, so you may want to take extra volunteer sign ups to account for no-shows.

• Have fun!
• Encourage your volunteers to take pictures for social media and use #UCRHDoS2024