Volunteering with the SSC
Get involved with the SSC! We offer many opportunities to get participate with all our student-led initiatives, from one-time volunteer events to term or year-long leadership development program. Volunteer opportunities can range from working at the Produce Drops with our Food Justice team, planting pollinator friendly habitat around campus, getting your hands dirty at the Grove Garden, engaging with the Eugene community through our Environmental Justice program, river clean ups with our Habitat Restoration team, facilitating activities that help reduce climate anxiety, handing out reusable goods, or teaching people about waste reduction. Check out our events calendar below for upcoming volunteer opportunities.
SSC Leadership and Engagement Program
Students who want to get involved with the SSC also have the option to become a part of the SSC’s Leadership and Engagement Program. Students who participate will be trained on sustainability and program-specific skills and knowledge, as well as receive leadership and project management/development training. Students who participate will have a scheduled time to work with one of the SSC programs each week (depending on availability) and will get to work with a team of other students who are interested in the same area of focus (food, garden, restoration, etc.). The LEP is accepting volunteers for this term and academic year! Fill out our volunteer interest form to be notified about our upcoming LEP orientations.
May 2024
Come to the EMU to take the Student Wellbeing and Success Initiative survey and get a FREE slice of Pizza.
questions? email swasi@uoregon.edu
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come to the EMU to take the Student Wellbeing and Success Initiative survey and get a FREE slice of Pizza.
questions? email swasi@uoregon.edu
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.
Come to the EMU to take the Student Wellbeing and Success Initiative survey and get a FREE slice of Pizza.
questions? email swasi@uoregon.edu
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come to the EMU to take the Student Wellbeing and Success Initiative survey and get a FREE slice of Pizza.
questions? email swasi@uoregon.edu
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Clothing Swap hosted by the SSC's Waste Reduction and Reusables Team! Come recycle your old clothes and pick up some new pieces! All leftover clothing will be donated to the ROSE Room. Pizza and snacks will be provided.
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Celebrate spring with the Student Sustainability Center’s Habitat Restoration team in Hendricks Park at our forest restoration work parties!! This May, we will be meeting Sunday mornings 5/12 and 5/26 10am-noon.
Meet us in the parking lot/picnic area in Hendricks Park- the intersection of Floral Hill Dr. and Fairmount Blvd.- for a morning of forest restoration and community building! Work parties include plant ID, invasive species removal, and native species reintroduction.
Please dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring a water bottle. All other equipment will be provided. There is no prior experience necessary- we will provide safety training and teach effective restoration methods!
Please register ahead of time here: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HPEKxM2ffxXqR0
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Libby at sscrestoration@uoregon.edu
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!!
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.
June 2024
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.