Big Day of Service
Big Day of Service
The Big Day of Service is an opportunity for students to serve their community as well as learn about how local organizations are making a difference and improving the community. A variety of service options will be offered so everyone has a chance to do something they are interested in. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend or members of their RSO and volunteer together!
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Various community service sites
Priority Deadline to Register: April 26
Schedule
10 a.m. | Check-in and Breakfast in Perkins West Lounge
5 p.m. | Return to Perkins West Lounge
Immediately Following Return | Community Cookout
Details
All participants will be placed in groups to serve with one of our local community partners. Participants may indicate their preference for type of work and we will do our best to accommodate. Groups can volunteer together; they just need to list their group name when they register. All volunteers will be provided with a T-shirt, as well as breakfast, snacks and the community cookout for dinner. Transportation is provided to and from the service sites.
Available Activities
- Outdoor gardening
- Visiting adults with disabilities
- Painting
- Sorting donations
- Cleaning kennels
- Socializing with animals
Service Locations
- Faithful Friends Animal Society
- White Clay Creek State Park
- Friendship House
- Iron Hill Museum and Science Center
Connect
Perkins Student Center, 325 Academy Street, 302-831-6364 | Trabant University Center, 17 West Main Street, 302-831-2633 student-centers@udel.edu