Bulldogs in Service is back! Alumni around the world are invited to partner with organizations in their local areas to host a service project during the month of May.
What we need from you:
What Alumni & Community Relations will provide:
Suggested Ideas:
Food pantries
Community gardens
Ronald McDonald House
shelters
beach/park cleanup
If you have questions, you can reach out to us at alumni@redlands.edu
Projects so far (as of 3/22/2023):
Registration will open April 1
| In Calfornia: | ||||||||
| City: | Project Location | Host Name | Date | Time | Project Address | Minimum Age | Accommodations | Description |
| Redlands | Asistencia | Lori Horter '88 | 5/20/2023 | 9:00 - 2:00 pm | 26930 Barton Road | 13+ | Must be able to go up and down a few stairs/steps. Bending and kneeling is necessary as well as climbing up and down short step ladders. Some areas are handicap accessible, but not all. | Overall cleaning of interior of rooms including cleaning windows inside and out. Polishing of wooden pews. Weeding of entire property requested as well as moving and replanting some native plants (cactus). |
| Redlands | Redlands Family Services | Lori Hatfield '80 | 5/12/2023 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | 612 Lawton St. Redlands CA 92373 |
12+ | Must be able to bend and reach. | Organizing and sorting the remaining pallets from the annual food drive in November. This is imperative to the pantry as it helps FSA stay on top of what is in stock to give out as well as helps avoid food waste throughout the year. |
| Redlands | Rise Against Hunger | Heaven Rivera '21 & Katie Estrella | 5/20/2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Orton Center, Main UR campus | 5+ | None needed. Plenty of ways to help for everyone! | Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join Community Service Learning (CSL) and Bulldogs in Service for a volunteer opportunity packaging meals with Rise Against Hunger, a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives, and responding to emergencies. Make a hands-on impact by packaging nutritious meals that will change lives for decades to come. Please contact csl_office@redlands.edu for more information |
| Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore Dream Center | James Patricola '07 | 5/27/2023 | 10:00 - 12:00 pm | 114 E Peck St. | 4+ | This project is handicap accessible. | The Dream Center is a volunteer-driven organization includes Adopt-A-Block, where the physical needs of individuals and families is met by cleaning up the blocks of the needy and providing food and other services as needed leading to better relationships and a brighter future for the community. |
| Shadow Hills | AHEAD With Horses Inc | Michelle Newman '05 | 5/20/2023 | 9:00 - 12:00 pm | 10157 Johanna Ave | 12+ | We will be working outdoors on landscaping projects. The location is handicap accessible. | Help with landscaping projects around the facility, assist with horses and children, and help prepare for their upcoming fundraiser in June. |
| Ventura | Ventura Suburban Kiwanis Club | Ayesha Ali King '10 | 5/13/2023 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 2950 Pierpont Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001 Parking is free |
5+ | There may be some accessibility issues. | Clean up one of our busiest local beaches in Ventura County! Please sign the online waiver before participating: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/WKyVLMPzzMConSqyAgUywQ/ |
| San Francisco | St. Anthony Foundation | Veronica Surrette-Fahey '15 | 5/13/2023 | 9:30 - 1:45 pm | 121 Golden Gate Ave | 13+ | Volunteers are not required to do any heavy lifting; however, they will need to stand for the majority of the shift. | Volunteers will be assigned roles in food preparation, food serving and bussing, and ensuring our Dining Room guests are served with dignity. |
| Outside of California: | ||||||||
| Coos Bay, OR | Marshfield Cemetary Cleanup | Donald Ford '68 | 5/13/2023 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | 750 S 7th St Coos Bay, OR 97420 |
8+ | None | Clean up Marshfield Cemetery |
Already know where and when you want to host a project? Fill out our project form to start the process!
