How does it work?
Through Dawg Day of Service, you will be matched to a local nonprofit which serves our community. This is a great way for new and returning students to learn more about the place where we live. Serve UGA & ELS work with nonprofits which serve issues that reflect the lived experiences of our community members, which have included organizations like…
- Books for Keeps, which provides books to schoolchildren
- UGArden, an on-campus organic farm which donates food
- Bigger Vision of Athens, an emergency shelter and kitchen for people experiencing homelessness
- Bulldog Basics, an on-campus hygiene pantry for students
- Professional Clothing Closet, an SGA initiative providing businesswear to UGA students
- Project Safe, which operates a thrift store where the proceeds go to programs supporting domestic violence survivors
- Bear Hollow Zoo, a local free zoo which cares for injured and unreleasable animals
- …and so many more!
Building Community
One unique aspect of Dawg Day of Service is that you can choose to meet new people OR you can choose to serve together with your roommate, residence hall floor, student organization, or even friend group!
Through the RSVP system, you can notify our team which group you’d like to serve with so you have a built-in way of getting to know your new roommate.
The best way to RSVP with a group is by choosing a shared name, like “Creswell 8A” or “Bolton Bulldogs.” Get creative! Just make sure everyone submits using the same group name.
I want to keep serving!
Loved volunteering in our community and want to get involved? Serve UGA hosts 30+ service sites each semester with 9 partner nonprofits to help you get connected with volunteer opportunities. Follow their Instagram for more updates. You can also view Engage Georgia for additional volunteer opportunities.
Want to take your community engagement to the next step? Consider an IMPACT Service Breaks trip for Fall or Spring Break to earn your Experiential Learning credit while immersing yourself in volunteering with cities across the Southeast! Learn more about the program here.
