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🚨Open to all Chico State Students, Faculty & Staff 🚨
One day. Real impact. Join us for Make-a-Difference Day, a National Day of Service where Wildcats team up to give back to the Chico community. It’s a simple way to show up for the community and make a real difference.
Before you head out:
- 👕 Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
- 👟 Closed-toe shoes required
- 💧 Bring a full water bottle
Sign up, show up, and let’s make some good happen, Wildcat style. 🐾
Day of Schedule
- 9:15am-9:45am - Meet us on campus for event check in & coffee and refreshments
- 9:45-10am - We'll depart from campus and head to our service sites (sites that are not walking distance will have transportation provided)
- 10am - 1pm - Volunteer at your designated service site
- 1pm - We'll wrap up our service projects, help cleanup as needed and head home!
Positions
102 Remaining
Registration
Opens Sep 28, 2026 8:00am
Registration Closes
Oct 23, 2026 10:00am or when space runs out.
Requirement Details
Registration is required for all participants. If you are participating with a club or student org, all participating members must be registered.
Perks
We will have light breakfast items, coffee & chai and will provide transportation to non-walking distance sites.
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Shifts (8)
1 - 8 of 8 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Compost Garden | 10:00am (PT) | 1:00pm (PT) | Join the AS Sustainability team for a hands-on day in the campus compost garden! Help support a greener campus while caring for this unique space and learning more about sustainable practices along the way. 🌱 What you’ll do: | 6/10 | Register |
| AS Facilities Project | 10:00am (PT) | 1:00pm (PT) | Help give the WREC grounds along 2nd Street a fresh look! 🌿 Volunteers will take on a hands-on beautification project focused on planting, soil work, and refreshing the outdoor landscape. This is a great project for anyone who enjoys working outside and wants to see a clear before-and-after impact from... | 6/16 | Register |
| Bidwell Park | 10:00am (PT) | 1:00pm (PT) | Spend the day making a visible difference in one of Chico’s most beloved outdoor spaces! 🌳 In partnership with the City of Chico, volunteers will take on a hands-on restoration project in Bidwell Park focused on vegetation reduction and invasive species removal. This is a great project for volunteers... | 45/75 | Register |
| Bike Path Cleanup | 10:00am (PT) | 1:00pm (PT) | Help us take care of the well-loved bike path that connects campus and the Chico community! By volunteering, you’ll help create a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming space for students, cyclists, and neighbors who use the path every day. 💚 What you’ll do: | 5/20 | Register |
| CARD Park Project | 10:00am (PT) | 1:00pm (PT) | Help give Depot Park a fresh start! 🌳 In partnership with the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD), volunteers will help replenish mulch throughout the park, improving planter beds and helping keep the space looking cared for and welcoming. This is a hands-on project where volunteers will work... | 2/20 | Register |
| CHIP Gala Support | 10:00am (PT) | 1:00pm (PT) | Help bring CHIP’s annual Rock the House fundraiser to life! Volunteers will support event setup and help transform the space for an evening that raises funds for affordable homeownership and housing in Northern California. 🏠✨ What you’ll do: | 7/10 | Register |
| Oak Way Community Garden | 10:00am (PT) | 1:00pm (PT) | Help support local gardeners at the Butte Environmental Council’s Oak Way Community Garden! 🌱 Volunteers will pitch in with hands-on garden and infrastructure maintenance to help keep this shared community space safe, functional, and ready for another growing season. Your work will directly support local gardeners who use the... | 3/25 | Register |
| The Hub - Crafting for Critters | 10:00am (PT) | 1:00pm (PT) | Give old textiles a second life and help make shelter animals a little happier along the way! 🐾💚 At Crafting for Critters, volunteers will turn donated T-shirts, towels, and blankets into useful items for local animal shelters. From handmade enrichment toys to kennel blankets and cleaning rags, this project... | 30/30 | Full (Add to Waitlist) |
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