The Berkeley Project is the largest community service organization at UC Berkeley. Each semester, members organize Berkeley Project Day, a large-scale volunteer event where 1,500+ volunteers work alongside community members to beautify Berkeley. Sites have included elementary schools, senior centers, tree planting, and meal prep for unhoused residents. Members can join a planning committee, volunteer, serve as a site leader, or take on a Core Director role.
ApplicationsApplications for Volunteers/Site leaders due March 2nd, 2026.
1,500+
Volunteers per Berkeley Project Day
12,000+
Total volunteer hours contributed per year
$400,000+
Annual value of volunteer labor to City of Berkeley
2006
Year established
Events They Host
Berkeley Project Day
Semester-wide community service event with 1,500+ volunteers working at sites across Berkeley. Next event: April 11th, 2026. Volunteers meet at Lower Sproul Plaza at 8:00 AM; work ends by 4:00 PM.