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Global Days of Service<\/h1>\n

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Make an impact in your community<\/h2>\n

During Global Days of Service, University of Rochester alumni, parents, and friends come together to serve their local communities.<\/p>\n

There are two ways to get involved:<\/p>\n

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  1. Suggest a service project and take the lead. You pick the project; we help spread the word among the Rochester networks.<\/li>\n
  2. Join a service project in your community, led by a fellow Yellowjacket.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Not only are you helping to make your community better, you also get to spend that time with other Rochester alumni.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”75px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Have an idea for a service project?<\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Submit your idea<\/a>[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]Service projects can be in-person or virtual, offered throughout the year, from September through May.<\/p>\n

    In-person options can include local partnerships with a food bank or park clean-up, while virtual options could involve collecting donations for a clothing drive or writing cards to support an organization.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#00205b” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Want to join a service project?<\/h2>\n

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    \nCleveland, OH<\/span>
    \n Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 9:30\u201311:30 a.m.<\/span>
    \nMedWish Medworks<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
    \nVolunteers will help sort and pack surplus supplies, including categorizing items, checking expiration dates, packing, and counting & weighing boxes for inventory and\/or shipment.<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]    Join us!<\/a>[vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Share your service!<\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]Please share your experience<\/a> with us so we can follow up.<\/p>\n

    Upload your photos<\/a> to the 2026 Global Days of Service album. Be sure to tag us (@University of Rochester Alumni) in your public posts on social media.<\/p>\n

    Looking for inspo? View photos<\/a> from previous years.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]\"Rocky<\/p>\n

    A rich history<\/h2>\n

    During first-year orientation, undergraduate students at both the River Campus and Eastman School of Music quickly learn the University motto of Meliora, meaning \u201cever better\u201d through participation in a day of service in the Rochester community.<\/p>\n

    Known on the River Campus since 1988 as Wilson Day, named after the family of Joseph C. Wilson \u201931, and George Eastman Day of Service at the Eastman School of Music after George Eastman, this has instilled a tradition of service within the University community.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”100px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Questions?<\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]Contact JJ Cotter, Associate Director, Regional Volunteers and Programs, at j.cotter@rochester.edu<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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