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Dawg Day of Service is UGA's largest annual day of community service, providing a great opportunity to work with other students to make a positive impact in the community. See our list of service sites below for this year's event and sign-up today to volunteer at a local organization in Athens-Clarke County!
This year's event will look a little different...we will be providing both in-community AND on-campus service opportunities!
Some info on our Days of Service:
- Groups will begin to depart at 10am for their service site. ALL transportation will either be a Drive Yourself/Carpool option or will be walking distance.
- All service projects (both on-campus and off-campus) will wrap-up by approximately 1pm.
Please RSVP and share on our Facebook event!
If you have any questions, please feel free to be in touch with Aly Shakoor (shakoor@uga.edu), Destiny Favors (djf14132@uga.edu) or Amanda Torrence (amanda.torrence25@uga.edu).
The University of Georgia is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Department of Engagement, Leadership, & Service via phone at 706-542-6396 or email at amanda.torrence25@uga.edu with specific requests.
COVID-19 Information:
All participants will be required to abide by the University's requirement of face masks and social distance practicing while on campus. When serving in the community, participants will be required to abide by any safety policies established by state and local officials and health leaders, as well as policies the community partners put in place. Failure to abide by these policies could result in being asked to leave your service site.
This status of this event is subject to change based off any new of state, local, and university policies and protocols that occur leading up to the event.
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Shifts (28)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup: Dr. MLK Jr. Parkway | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Athens, Georgia 30602 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*** **This shift is for August 29** This site is managed by Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful. | 10/12 | Over |
Books for Keeps (August) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 320 Research Drive Athens, Georgia 30605 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE.****This is an August siteBooks for Keeps works to improve children's reading achievement by addressing barriers related to the accessibility and appeal of reading material. Volunteer work is TBD but will most likely involve working in our warehouse space and processing book inventory intended for... | 9/10 | Over |
Brooklyn Cemetery (August) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 820 West Lake Drive Athens, Georgia 30606 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This shift is for Aug 29**Volunteer will work to remove overgrowth, fallen limbs, and underbrush from grave sites. Slight risk of poison... | 36/45 | Over |
Brooklyn Cemetery (Pre-Vet) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 820 West Lake Drive Athens, Georgia 30606 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This shift is for Aug 29**Volunteer will work to remove overgrowth, fallen limbs, and underbrush from grave sites. Slight risk of poison... | 3/5 | Over |
Chew Crew (August) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Hull St Deck Athens, Georgia 30605 | **This site is on campus****This event is for August 29**Chew Crew is a student-led prescribed grazing effort that aims to involve the UGA community in restoring neglected green spaces. Volunteers will work at their Tanyard Branch site, a small stream that flows through densely developed neighborhoods and the heart of... | 10/10 | Over |
Gardening at Chase Street Elementary | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 757 North Chase Street Athens, Georgia 30601 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*** This site involves working at Chase Street Elementary in their gardens. This site is managed by Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful. | 19/20 | Over |
Gardening at Hilsman Middle School (MEDLIFE) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 870 Gaines School Road Athens, Georgia 30605 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*** This site is managed by Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful. | 8/8 | Over |
Geography Green Roof (August) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | UGA Geography-Geology Building Athens, GA 30602 | ****This site is on campus****This site is for August The Green Roof Garden on top of the Geography-Geology building provides produce for Campus Kitchen to serve to local community members in need. After reduced operations due to COVID-19, the Garden is in need of much maintenance such as weeding and... | 15/16 | Over |
Hands On Athens (August) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 1196 West Hancock Avenue Athens, Georgia 30606 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.***Hands On Athens assists low-to-moderate-income homeowners with repair and maintenance of their historic homes.1196 W. Hancock Ave Attire: This is a yard... | 7/8 | Over |
Oasis Católico Santa Rafaela (August) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Trail Creek Drive Athens, Georgia 30601 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This Shift is for Aug 29**Volunteers will help with a variety of outdoor projects to help spruce up Oasis' facility. This may... | 9/11 | Over |
Oconee Forest Park (August) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Lake Herrick Athens, Georgia 30605 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This shift is for Aug 29**Volunteers will assist with trail maintenance and the removal of invasive plants. Volunteers should also be aware... | 16/20 | Over |
Stop n Serve (August) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 825 South Lumpkin Street Athens, Georgia 30602 | Various projects set up at stations at Legion Field on campus. Ideal for those who cannot or prefer not to travel to a site off campus. Includes projects such as making dog toys for Animal Control or writing cards for Food Bank clients. Will rotate between stations. | 13/21 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Athens Area Homeless Shelter | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 620 Barber Street Athens, GA 30602 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This shift is for Sept 5**Athens Area Homeless Shelter provides collaborative, comprehensive services to homeless individuals and families working toward sustainable independence.... | 6/6 | Over |
Brooklyn Cemetery (September -- Delta Sigma Theta) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 820 West Lake Drive Athens, Georgia 30606 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This shift is for Sept 5**Volunteer will work to remove overgrowth, fallen limbs, and underbrush from grave sites. Slight risk of poison... | 15/17 | Over |
Brooklyn Cemetery (September) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 820 West Lake Drive Athens, Georgia 30606 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This shift is for Sept 5**Volunteer will work to remove overgrowth, fallen limbs, and underbrush from grave sites. Slight risk of poison... | 37/40 | Over |
Gardening at Cleveland Road Elementary | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Cleveland Road Elementary Athens, GA 30602 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*** **This shift is for Sept 5** This site is managed by Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful. | 6/8 | Over |
Gardening at Whit Davis Elementary | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Whit Davis Elementary Athens, GA 30602 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*** This site is managed by Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful. | 9/10 | Over |
Hands On Athens (September) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 226 Madison Heights Athens, GA 30602 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.***Hands On Athens assists low-to-moderate-income homeowners with repair and maintenance of their historic homes.There are two projects available:226 Madison Heights (2 volunteers... | 8/8 | Over |
Oasis Católico Santa Rafaela (September - Helping Students with Virtual Platforms) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Trail Creek Drive Athens, GA 30602 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This Shift is for Sept 5**Oasis needs volunteers to help elementary students familiarize themselves with the devices for virtual classes, such log into... | 5/5 | Over |
Oconee Forest Park (September) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Lake Herrick Athens, GA 30602 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This shift is for Sept 5**Volunteers will assist with trail maintenance and the removal of invasive plants. Volunteers should also be aware... | 17/20 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Books for Keeps (October) | 8:45am (ET) | 11:45am (ET) | Books for Keeps Athens, GA 30602 | *** NOTE --- this site has special timings. It occurs from 8:45 - 11:45 am on Saturday, October 17.***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE.****This is an October siteBooks for Keeps works to improve children's reading achievement by addressing barriers related to the accessibility and appeal of reading material. Volunteer work is... | 5/5 | Over |
Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup: October Site 1 | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | TBD Athens, GA 30602 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This shift is for Oct 17**Athens workers have not able to work their full hours during the pandemic. As a result, the... | 12/12 | Over |
Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup: October Site 2 (MEDLIFE) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | TBD Athens, GA 30602 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This shift is for Oct 17**Athens workers have not able to work their full hours during the pandemic. As a result, the... | 11/11 | Over |
Brooklyn Cemetery (October) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 820 West Lake Drive Athens, Georgia 30606 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This shift is for Oct 17**Volunteer will work to remove overgrowth, fallen limbs, and underbrush from grave sites. Slight risk of poison... | 48/50 | Over |
Gardening at Barrow Elementary | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Barrow Elementary School Athens, GA 30602 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE OR WALK YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk. This site is also walkable from main campus -- less than a 10 minute walk from Stegeman Coliseum***This site... | 10/10 | Over |
Geography Green Roof (October) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Legion Field Athens, GA 30602 | ****This site is on campus****This site is for October The Green Roof Garden on top of the Geography-Geology building provides produce for Campus Kitchen to serve to local community members in need. After reduced operations due to COVID-19, the Garden is in need of much maintenance such as weeding and... | 8/10 | Over |
Oconee Forest Park (October) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Lake Herrick Athens, GA 30602 | ***THIS IS A DRIVE YOURSELF SITE. Serve UGA is unable to provide transportation out of safety due to the pandemic. Volunteers may choose to carpool at their own risk.*****This shift is for Oct 17**Volunteers will assist with trail maintenance and the removal of invasive plants. Volunteers should also be aware... | 16/21 | Over |
Stop n Serve (October) | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Tate Plaza Athens, GA 30602 | Various projects centered on service and education/awareness of social issues, set up at stations at Tate Plaza on campus. Ideal for those who cannot or prefer not to travel to a site off campus. Includes projects such as making dog toys for Animal Control or writing cards for Food Bank... | 40/40 | Over |