2010 Volunteer Day

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September 21, 2010

UCLA Volunteer Day is the university’s largest and most far-reaching outreach project. This year, more than 5,000 volunteers will tackle projects across Los Angeles – restoring nature trails and wetlands, removing fire hazards, mentoring, beautifying local schools, repainting murals, and dozens of other opportunities.

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