UCLA Volunteer Day, Presented by Wescom Foundation

The UCLA Volunteer Center’s inaugural event, UCLA Volunteer Day, has become a cornerstone of the UCLA experience. It is one of the university’s largest community service events and occurs during True Bruin Welcome.

New freshmen and transfer students join together with continuing undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and community members to participate in a wide range of community service projects across Los Angeles and the globe. Volunteers participate at 45+ community partner sites providing critical service work, beautification, and support at food banks, parks, shelters, senior centers, schools, veterans’ facilities, and various other community organizations.

On September 25, 2021, the Volunteer Center celebrated the 13th annual Volunteer Day. This year, we are teaming up with USC to bring you ServeLA 2022.

Graphic Titled "Volunteer Day Service through the Years - 2001-2021" Image of fourteen hexagons, seven contain photos from Volunteer Day through the years with a blue border; seven contain white text over a blue filling and share statistics about Volunteer Day from 2001-2021. 59,699 Students Participated; 1,137 Buses; 474 Community Partners; 49,764 First Time Students Participated; 329,200 Service Hours; 18,298 Operation Gratitude Letters Written; $8,421,505.68 Value of Service

Service Is What We Do

This is a photo of UCLA Mascot, Joe Bruin.

A Bruin Tradition

Service In Action

Volunteer Day Through the Years

Seven masked volunteers pose around a cardboard crate, all holding apples and smiling. They are inside a warehouse and most of the volunteers are wearing a light blue UCLA Volunteer Day 2021 shirt.

FAQs

How do I register to volunteer?

Registration is required for all volunteers. Sign up to volunteer for a specific site in your area by navigating to the registration form, which is linked at the bottom of each project site page. Registered volunteers will receive additional email information about their project in September.

When can I register for volunteer?

Registration for Volunteer Day 2021 is now open. Registration will close on September 22.

Where will volunteers serve on UCLA Volunteer Day?

On Volunteer Day 2021, Bruins will provide service in-person with our community partners, including but not limited to causes related to hunger, homelessness, support of children, and support of senior citizens.

Will UCLA Volunteer Day 2021 be an in-person or virtual event?

UCLA Volunteer Day 2021 will be an in-person event.

How will UCLA Volunteer Day 2021 stay COVID Safe?

UCLA Volunteer Day will follow all UCLA COVID requirements at each site, including all participants to be masked, vaccinated and/or COVID tested. For more information about UCLA and COVID requirements, please visit; UCLA COVID-19 Resources - Coronavirus information for the campus community

Who can participate in UCLA Volunteer Day?

UCLA Volunteer Day general volunteer roles are open to all members of the UCLA community which includes all students, staff, alumni, faculty, retirees, family and UCLA community members. **Please note, all volunteers must comply with UCLA COVID requirement at each site.**

Why doesn't a project site show up on the registration form?

If a project site is missing from the drop-down list in the registration form, that particular project site has reached full capacity.

Will there be a UCLA Volunteer Day waiver?

Yes, waivers will be required for all in-person events

What should volunteers wear and bring on Volunteer Day?

We encourage all of our volunteers to wear blue and gold or UCLA gear. Specific information depending on the project site will be sent to all registrants. Bring sunglasses, a reusable water bottle, hats, sunscreen (if outside), and close toed shoes.