Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of Anteaters in Service Day
Anteaters in Service Day is September 13, 2025!
Calling all Anteaters! Join us Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 for Anteaters in Service Day, your chance to join forces with fellow UC Irvine alumni and make a real difference in our communities. This isn’t just any day—it’s a celebration of our collective power to create a brilliant future together. No matter where you are or how connected you feel to UC Irvine, your contribution counts. Let’s show the world the incredible impact that comes from being part of such an innovative and vibrant Anteater community.
2024 Anteaters in Service Day Highlights
A total of 263 Anteaters participated, contributing over 700 hours of volunteer service, at 11 Southern California locations, plus seven regional events across the U.S. and the first-ever international project – in London. Some of the impact highlights:
- 7,400 pounds of food was processed for food banks
- 1,200 senior food packages were prepared
- 200 meals were served
- 95 pounds of trash was collected while clearing more than 2 miles of shoreline
- 925 STEAM kits were prepared for schoolchildren
- 400 trees were pruned or otherwise cared for
- 500 gently used donations were sorted and organized
- 500 essential items were collected for local shelters
- 1,000 water bottles were served to marathon runners
- 18 attorneys trained community members to provide local pro bono services
Why should you join?
Because together, we can achieve greatness. Whether you’re near or far, young or old, your efforts amplify our Anteater pride and help establish a strong network in your community. It’s fun, it’s impactful and it’s a fantastic way to connect with fellow alumni. All are invited to make a difference with us- bring your fellow alumni, friends, family and community members! Browse our projects below and register for the one that best fits your group.
So, what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars, roll up your sleeves and let’s make the next Anteaters in Service Day the best one yet. Let’s unite, serve and shine with Anteater pride! 💛💙 #AnteatersInServiceDay #UCIPride #UCIAlumni
Check out photos to see the impact Anteaters made!
CHOOSE YOUR SERVICE DAY PROJECT
IRVINE
PROJECT: Volunteers will help with a variety of projects, including processing nutritious fruits and vegetable that are then sent out to our community partner network.
ADDRESS: 8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA, 92618
TIME: 9–11 a.m. PT
SANTA ANA
PROJECT: Volunteers will be building STEM Kits for students that are participating in our programs.
ADDRESS: 550 N. Parkcenter Dr. Suit 102, Santa Ana, CA 92705
TIME: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. PT
LOS ANGELES
PROJECT: Volunteers will assemble food packages.
ADDRESS: 2300 Pellissier Place, City of Industry, CA 90601
TIME: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. PT
SAN JOSE
PROJECT: Volunteers will be supporting the Historic Orchard Revitalization by helping with the continued maintenance of the site.
ADDRESS: 425 Seymour Street, San Jose, CA 95110
TIME: 9–11:30 a.m. PT
PORTLAND
PROJECT: Volunteer to be a part of the Hawthorne Boulevard monthly trash clean up.
ADDRESS: 1428 Southeast 36th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
TIME: 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. PT
NASHVILLE
PROJECT: Join us in making a difference in the lives of shelter dogs by volunteering as a dog walker!
ADDRESS: 5125 Harding Place, Nashville, TN 37211
TIME: 9-11 a.m. CT
WASHINGTON, D.C.
PROJECT: Volunteers will be divided up into small groups and each group will assist with a different activity or tend to a different section of the garden.
ADDRESS: Virginia Highland Park, 1600 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202
TIME: 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. ET
YOUR ACT OF SERVICE
PROJECT: Share with us how you’re showcasing your UC Irvine pride by tagging us on Instagram: @ucialumni and your post may be featured on our feed.
ADDRESS: Anywhere in the world.
TIME: All day Sept. 13, 2025
PROJECT: Volunteers will be tasked with sorting and packing donations.
REGION: Washington DC
ADDRESS: 4900 Puerto Rico Ave. NE Washington DC, 20017
TIME: Morning
- UCI Health Blood Drive saw 48 donors and collected 35 units of blood
- OC Rescue Mission saw 40 volunteers and produced 2100 food boxes
- Rock Creek Conservancy volunteers collected almost 100 pounds of trash
- Stone Soup PDX saw 9 volunteers who made 100 meals
- Dreams for School saw 19 volunteers and created supply and material boxes for 80 kids
FAQS
What do you mean by service?
There are so many ways to have an impact and serve your community, whether that be volunteering at your neighborhood food bank, cleaning up your local park, holding a beach clean-up or donation sorting.
Who can participate?
Anteaters in Service Day is for everyone – students, staff, faculty, community members, alumni and their families! There may be age restrictions for projects, which will be noted in the project description. Most projects are family friendly and our community partners welcome all to serve.
What details are needed to organize a new service project?
When submitting for approval, please include general information such as project name, community partner or non-profit name, location, start time, end time, sponsoring chapter or individual, project description, project capacity, organization website, staff contact and lead on project’s contact information, and what the volunteers should wear.
What should volunteers wear for service projects?
Wear clothes appropriate for your type of service project. We recommend comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. If you are unsure, don’t hesitate to contact us at alumni@uci.edu for more details. Also, be sure to sport some Anteater spirit gear to show your alumni pride!
