Opportunities From: Center for Community Engagement

Volunteer: CUF Community Cleanup!

Join us for a community clean-up with CUF! [Final location will be updated once confirmed.] When you arrive at the check-in location, you will sign any required waivers and attend a brief safety talk before beginning the clean-up so make sure you arrive promptly at 1:00 PM.

After check-in, volunteers will work with a site supervisor to clean designated areas around the CUF community. Volunteers are encouraged to clean sidewalks, walking paths, and nearby grassy areas while staying out of restricted or private areas. If you are unsure about an area, ask your site supervisor before proceeding.

This is a team-based opportunity, so everyone should stay within close distance of each other to ensure safety and efficiency. All supplies must be returned to the check-in location as the event concludes at 3:00 PM.

How are my volunteer hours determined?

Volunteer hours are based on the duration of the event. If volunteers stay on task and work as a team, 2 volunteer hourswill be awarded.

Preparing for Your Community Clean-Up

Come prepared! Bring water and stay hydratedCheck the weather and dress appropriatelyWear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

Safety Guidelines

Closed-toe shoes are requiredLong pants are recommendedDo not handle sharp or hazardous objects — report them to the organizer immediately

Volunteer Warning Policy

Please follow all event rules, safety guidelines, and instructions from our volunteer team.Strike 1 will result in a warning. Strike 2 will result in removal from our volunteer services and ineligibility to volunteer with us in the future. Serious violations may result in immediate removal.

For more information about the policy, please contact communityactionteam@ucmail.uc.edu.


If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up

Please contact cat@uc.edu.

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.


Organization: Commuter & Community Action Team

Join us for a community clean-up with CUF! [Final location will be updated once confirmed.] When you arrive at the check-in location, you will sign any required waivers and attend a brief safety talk before beginning the clean-up so make sure you arrive promptly at 1:00 PM.

After check-in, volunteers will work with a site supervisor to clean designated areas around the CUF community. Volunteers are encouraged to clean sidewalks, walking paths, and nearby grassy areas while staying out of restricted or private areas. If you are unsure about an area, ask your site supervisor before proceeding.

This is a team-based opportunity, so everyone should stay within close distance of each other to ensure safety and efficiency. All supplies must be returned to the check-in location as the event concludes at 3:00 PM.

How are my volunteer hours determined?

Volunteer hours are based on the duration of the event. If volunteers stay on task and work as a team, 2 volunteer hourswill be awarded.

Preparing for Your Community Clean-Up

Come prepared! Bring water and stay hydratedCheck the weather and dress appropriatelyWear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

Safety Guidelines

Closed-toe shoes are requiredLong pants are recommendedDo not handle sharp or hazardous objects — report them to the organizer immediately

Volunteer Warning Policy

Please follow all event rules, safety guidelines, and instructions from our volunteer team.Strike 1 will result in a warning. Strike 2 will result in removal from our volunteer services and ineligibility to volunteer with us in the future. Serious violations may result in immediate removal.

For more information about the policy, please contact communityactionteam@ucmail.uc.edu.


If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up

Please contact cat@uc.edu.

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.


Organization: Commuter & Community Action Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 19, 2026

Zip Code: 45219

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Mt. Auburn Community Clean-Up!

Join us for an individual community clean-up in Mt. Auburn! [Final location will be updated once confirmed.] When you arrive at the check-in location, you will sign any required waivers and attend a brief safety talk before beginning the clean-up, so please make sure to arrive promptly at 1:00 PM.

After check-in, volunteers will work with a site supervisor to clean designated areas around the Mt. Auburn community. Volunteers are encouraged to clean sidewalks, walking paths, and nearby grassy areas, while staying out of restricted or private areas. If you are unsure about an area, ask your site supervisor before proceeding.

This is a team-based opportunity, so everyone should stay within close distance of each other to ensure safety and efficiency. All supplies must be returned to the check-in location as the event concludes at 3:00 PM.

How are my volunteer hours determined?

Volunteer hours are based on the duration of the event. If volunteers stay on task and work as a team, 2 volunteer hourswill be awarded.

Preparing for Your Community Clean-Up

Come prepared! Bring water and stay hydratedCheck the weather and dress appropriatelyWear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

Safety Guidelines

Closed-toe shoes are requiredLong pants are recommendedDo not handle sharp or hazardous objects — report them to the organizer immediately

Volunteer Warning Policy

Please follow all event rules, safety guidelines, and instructions from our volunteer team. Strike 1 will result in a warning. Strike 2 will result in removal from our volunteer services and ineligibility to volunteer with us in the future. Serious violations may result in immediate removal.

For more information about the policy, please contact communityactionteam@ucmail.uc.edu

If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up

Please contact cat@uc.edu.

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.

Organization: Commuter & Community Action Team

Join us for an individual community clean-up in Mt. Auburn! [Final location will be updated once confirmed.] When you arrive at the check-in location, you will sign any required waivers and attend a brief safety talk before beginning the clean-up, so please make sure to arrive promptly at 1:00 PM.

After check-in, volunteers will work with a site supervisor to clean designated areas around the Mt. Auburn community. Volunteers are encouraged to clean sidewalks, walking paths, and nearby grassy areas, while staying out of restricted or private areas. If you are unsure about an area, ask your site supervisor before proceeding.

This is a team-based opportunity, so everyone should stay within close distance of each other to ensure safety and efficiency. All supplies must be returned to the check-in location as the event concludes at 3:00 PM.

How are my volunteer hours determined?

Volunteer hours are based on the duration of the event. If volunteers stay on task and work as a team, 2 volunteer hourswill be awarded.

Preparing for Your Community Clean-Up

Come prepared! Bring water and stay hydratedCheck the weather and dress appropriatelyWear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

Safety Guidelines

Closed-toe shoes are requiredLong pants are recommendedDo not handle sharp or hazardous objects — report them to the organizer immediately

Volunteer Warning Policy

Please follow all event rules, safety guidelines, and instructions from our volunteer team. Strike 1 will result in a warning. Strike 2 will result in removal from our volunteer services and ineligibility to volunteer with us in the future. Serious violations may result in immediate removal.

For more information about the policy, please contact communityactionteam@ucmail.uc.edu

If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up

Please contact cat@uc.edu.

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.

Organization: Commuter & Community Action Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 29, 2026

Zip Code: 45219

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Weekly Community Cleanup!

Grab a few friends and join us in cleaning our community!

When you arrive to 2728 Short Vine St., you will check-in, grab a provided trash grabber, and either a bucket or a trash bag to collect any trash found. After you check-in, you will need to watch a safety video made by UCPD police officers. You will not be permitted to volunteer until after you watch the safety video. 

Choose any area in the surrounding community to get started! You can clean up near the check-in site in Corryville—or you can make your way to a place a little further away. This option could be useful if you want to clean-up the pathway that you usually take to class, or if you'd like to clean somewhere where you typically spend a lot of time.

Make sure to arrive with enough time to finish the cleanup! We suggest giving yourself one hour —at least— to check-in, clean, and check-out. All supplies will need to be checked back in to 2728 Short Vine St. at 5:50pm. The opportunity ends at 6:00pm, but to allow time for check-out, please arrive at 5:50pm. The opportunity starts at 2:00 pm, but feel free to arrive any time before 5:00pm. You will most likely get turned away if you arrive after 5:00pm because there will not be enough time to complete the clean up in that timeframe.

How are my volunteer hours determined?

One full trash bag (trash bag MUST be filled to the top)1 volunteer hour

** If you do not completely fill your bucket/bag, the hours awarded for your service will be decided by the event organizer. **

Since the event is 3 hours long, 3 hours is displayed below. Volunteer hours only follow the guidelines outlined above.

If you're participating with a group, the total trash collected will be divided amongst the total number of group members.

Preparing for your Community Clean-Up:

Come prepared!

Make sure you're hydrated appropriately prior to your volunteer dateLook at the weather radar to ensure you will be comfortable in your clothing optionIf the opportunity gets cancelled or delayed due to weather issues, the site supervisor will send out a notification via emailIf lightning strikes, please find the nearest sheltered location inside a building or vehicle with the rest of your group

Working in groups/pairs is strongly encouraged! The "Buddy System" will...

Make sure you stay safeMake the clean-up more enjoyableAllow the clean-up to be more efficient

Wear the Appropriate clothing

Bright colors allow for greater visibility between you and othersYellow "Volunteer" vests  which are required are provided at the check-in location.Closed-toed shoes are encouraged in case you are in a rougher landscapeLong pants keep your legs safe when working with trees or bushes

Volunteer Warning Policy

Please follow all event rules, safety guidelines, and instructions from our volunteer team. Strike 1 will result in a warning. Strike 2 will result in removal from our volunteer services and ineligibility to volunteer with us in the future. Serious violations may result in immediate removal.

For more information about the policy, please contact communityactionteam@ucmail.uc.edu


If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up for any reason

— please contact cat@uc.edu —

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.

Organization: Commuter & Community Action Team

Grab a few friends and join us in cleaning our community!

When you arrive to 2728 Short Vine St., you will check-in, grab a provided trash grabber, and either a bucket or a trash bag to collect any trash found. After you check-in, you will need to watch a safety video made by UCPD police officers. You will not be permitted to volunteer until after you watch the safety video. 

Choose any area in the surrounding community to get started! You can clean up near the check-in site in Corryville—or you can make your way to a place a little further away. This option could be useful if you want to clean-up the pathway that you usually take to class, or if you'd like to clean somewhere where you typically spend a lot of time.

Make sure to arrive with enough time to finish the cleanup! We suggest giving yourself one hour —at least— to check-in, clean, and check-out. All supplies will need to be checked back in to 2728 Short Vine St. at 5:50pm. The opportunity ends at 6:00pm, but to allow time for check-out, please arrive at 5:50pm. The opportunity starts at 2:00 pm, but feel free to arrive any time before 5:00pm. You will most likely get turned away if you arrive after 5:00pm because there will not be enough time to complete the clean up in that timeframe.

How are my volunteer hours determined?

One full trash bag (trash bag MUST be filled to the top)1 volunteer hour

** If you do not completely fill your bucket/bag, the hours awarded for your service will be decided by the event organizer. **

Since the event is 3 hours long, 3 hours is displayed below. Volunteer hours only follow the guidelines outlined above.

If you're participating with a group, the total trash collected will be divided amongst the total number of group members.

Preparing for your Community Clean-Up:

Come prepared!

Make sure you're hydrated appropriately prior to your volunteer dateLook at the weather radar to ensure you will be comfortable in your clothing optionIf the opportunity gets cancelled or delayed due to weather issues, the site supervisor will send out a notification via emailIf lightning strikes, please find the nearest sheltered location inside a building or vehicle with the rest of your group

Working in groups/pairs is strongly encouraged! The "Buddy System" will...

Make sure you stay safeMake the clean-up more enjoyableAllow the clean-up to be more efficient

Wear the Appropriate clothing

Bright colors allow for greater visibility between you and othersYellow "Volunteer" vests  which are required are provided at the check-in location.Closed-toed shoes are encouraged in case you are in a rougher landscapeLong pants keep your legs safe when working with trees or bushes

Volunteer Warning Policy

Please follow all event rules, safety guidelines, and instructions from our volunteer team. Strike 1 will result in a warning. Strike 2 will result in removal from our volunteer services and ineligibility to volunteer with us in the future. Serious violations may result in immediate removal.

For more information about the policy, please contact communityactionteam@ucmail.uc.edu


If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up for any reason

— please contact cat@uc.edu —

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.

Organization: Commuter & Community Action Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 45219

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Creating and Decorating Encouragement Cards!

Spread kindness and positivity to various students in your community!

Join us at Commuter Student Lounge (Room 645 on the sixth floor of the Steger Student Life Center), to create encouragement cards to support CPS students and peers from UC. Volunteers will create handmade encouragement cards with uplifting messages that will later be donated to local CPS schools. No prior experience is required, just a good attitude and a mindset of making creative, crafty cards.

Volunteers may arrive anywhere between 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM so they have enough time to make cards. The event runs till 2:00 PM, so all supplies must be returned before 1:50 PM.

Volunteer hours will be based on the check-in and check-out times. Specific requirements necessary for cards to be counted as eligible for hours will be discussed at the time of the event.

Volunteer Warning Policy

Please follow all event rules, safety guidelines, and instructions from our volunteer team. Strike 1 will result in a warning. Strike 2 will result in removal from our volunteer services and ineligibility to volunteer with us in the future. Serious violations may result in immediate removal.

For more information about the policy, please contact communityactionteam@ucmail.uc.edu



If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up for any reason 

  — please contact cat@uc.edu —  

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.

Organization: Commuter & Community Action Team

Spread kindness and positivity to various students in your community!

Join us at Commuter Student Lounge (Room 645 on the sixth floor of the Steger Student Life Center), to create encouragement cards to support CPS students and peers from UC. Volunteers will create handmade encouragement cards with uplifting messages that will later be donated to local CPS schools. No prior experience is required, just a good attitude and a mindset of making creative, crafty cards.

Volunteers may arrive anywhere between 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM so they have enough time to make cards. The event runs till 2:00 PM, so all supplies must be returned before 1:50 PM.

Volunteer hours will be based on the check-in and check-out times. Specific requirements necessary for cards to be counted as eligible for hours will be discussed at the time of the event.

Volunteer Warning Policy

Please follow all event rules, safety guidelines, and instructions from our volunteer team. Strike 1 will result in a warning. Strike 2 will result in removal from our volunteer services and ineligibility to volunteer with us in the future. Serious violations may result in immediate removal.

For more information about the policy, please contact communityactionteam@ucmail.uc.edu



If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up for any reason 

  — please contact cat@uc.edu —  

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.

Organization: Commuter & Community Action Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 45219

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Crafting Tie-Blankets!

Spread warmth and comfort to members of the community in need!

Volunteers will use fleece fabric to assemble tie blankets that will later be donated to nearby shelters. No prior experience is required—this opportunity is beginner-friendly, meaningful, and hands-on.

Upon arrival at Commuter Student Lounge (Room 645 at Steger Student Life Center), volunteers will check in and receive their materials along with a brief overview of the instructions. Volunteers may arrive anywhere between 10:00 Am to 1:00 PM so they have enough time to craft blankets. The event runs till 2:00 PM so all supplies must be returned before 1:50 PM.

How are volunteering hours determined?

Volunteer hours are based on the total time you spend working on the tie blankets.

Volunteer Warning Policy

Please follow all event rules, safety guidelines, and instructions from our volunteer team. Strike 1 will result in a warning. Strike 2 will result in removal from our volunteer services and ineligibility to volunteer with us in the future. Serious violations may result in immediate removal.

For more information about the policy, please contact communityactionteam@ucmail.uc.edu


If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up for any reason

— please contact cat@uc.edu —

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided. 

Organization: Commuter & Community Action Team

Spread warmth and comfort to members of the community in need!

Volunteers will use fleece fabric to assemble tie blankets that will later be donated to nearby shelters. No prior experience is required—this opportunity is beginner-friendly, meaningful, and hands-on.

Upon arrival at Commuter Student Lounge (Room 645 at Steger Student Life Center), volunteers will check in and receive their materials along with a brief overview of the instructions. Volunteers may arrive anywhere between 10:00 Am to 1:00 PM so they have enough time to craft blankets. The event runs till 2:00 PM so all supplies must be returned before 1:50 PM.

How are volunteering hours determined?

Volunteer hours are based on the total time you spend working on the tie blankets.

Volunteer Warning Policy

Please follow all event rules, safety guidelines, and instructions from our volunteer team. Strike 1 will result in a warning. Strike 2 will result in removal from our volunteer services and ineligibility to volunteer with us in the future. Serious violations may result in immediate removal.

For more information about the policy, please contact communityactionteam@ucmail.uc.edu


If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up for any reason

— please contact cat@uc.edu —

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided. 

Organization: Commuter & Community Action Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 45219

Allow Groups: No