Welcome to the City
Build community in your City
Wherever you’ve landed post-graduation, your UCSC community is still here for you. Join us in your city for a volunteer project to make a positive impact in your community and connect with fellow Slugs.
Welcome to the City is an annual series of alumni events designed for recent graduates. This year, we’re partnering with local nonprofits to host volunteer days that make a difference in your community.
Explore the projects and sign-up below.
Questions? Contact alumni@ucsc.edu.
East Bay
Saturday, October 25
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Volunteer with CityTeam Oakland – sort and organize clothing donations for neighbors in need.
Los Angeles
(South L.A.)
Saturday, December 6
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Volunteer with Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – sort and pack donations to the food bank.
Los Angeles
(Culver City)
Saturday, November 15
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Volunteer with California State Parks Foundation at Baldwin Hills State Park – help with habitat restoration.
Sacramento
Saturday, November 8
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Volunteer with Sacramento Valley Conservancy at Camp Pollock – property maintenance/improvement.
San Diego
Friday, November 14
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Volunteer with San Diego Food Bank – sort and pack donations to the food bank.
San Francisco
Saturday, November 1
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Volunteer with California State Parks at Candlestick Point SRA – build new redwood picnic tables for the park.
Santa Cruz
Saturday, November 15
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Volunteer with Homeless Garden Project – help with farm tasks following a tour.
