The Days of Service program aims to engage the BU community in weekends of one-time service that introduces on participants to local social justice efforts. We hope partaking in Days of Service will encourage participants to reflect on the ethics of service, and how their backgrounds or skill sets can support grassroots efforts to address issues affecting the city of Boston and beyond. Our program aims to foster sustainable and lasting connections between volunteers and local community partners to encourage further involvement with the CSC and the greater Boston community.

This year, Spring Days of Service opportunities will take place during the weekends of March 30, April 20 & 21, and April 27.

Have Questions? Please read the FAQs below or email the Days of Service Program Managers Hina Zahid and Dazlyne Casimir-Pitter, at cscpr@bu.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Who can participate in Fall Days of Service?

Boston University undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to participate. You will be serving alongside other Boston University students and 1-2 Days of Service Chairs. Groups will be capped at 25 participants.

2. Are all service opportunities taking place on these dates?

Yes! Tickets are listed by date and time, subject to slight changes. Please expand the ticket type to learn more about each partner.

3. How will we get to our service project?

Volunteers will travel to their service experience by foot or via the MBTA. The BU Community Service Center will coordinate all transportation logistics and will provide Charlie Cards for volunteers if public transportation will be used. An email will be sent to registered participants on the Friday before service outlining the meet up location and the group's schedule for the day.

4. Will meals be provided?

The Community Service Center will provide light snacks and refreshments. However, students may bring their own sack lunch or additional snacks if they would like a more substantial meal. We recommend Rhetty-to-Go meals for students with a meal plan!

5. What should I bring and wear for in-person service?

Please bring your Terrier Card and a water bottle. Plan to wear comfortable clothing and close- toed shoes that you are willing to get dirty! Certain partners may have more specific dress requirement or need volunteers to complete paperwork in advance. If there are specific requirements for your service project, we will notify you via email before the event.

6. I have a service hour requirement. How can I get my hours verified?

If you need your service hours verified you must contact the Community Service Center at cscpr@bu.edu prior to the event. We will work with you to get the necessary paperwork completed. Please keep in mind that the Community Service Center cannot sign off on hours without prior notification.

7. I am not available on the dates for the Spring Days of Service experiences. Are there other ways I can participate in one-time service opportunities?

The Community Service Center also has a variety of academic-year programs for you to get involved with more regularly. Additionally, we work with local community organizations to identify service projects hat BU students can participate in. To learn more about these opportunities, sign up for the CSC newsletter here: https://www.bu.edu/csc/

8. What if I want to hold a leadership role with Days of Service?

Applications to be a Days of Service chair are closed now for the spring, but will be open again in the future! Check out https://www.bu.edu/csc/programs/one-time-ops/ for updates.

BU Community Service Center Days of Service Spring 2024