Community Building

Environmentally friendly.

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BERKELEY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES. Get involved with a wide range of options that help our community thrive...

See yourself on an innovation project team? Want to help with the waste programs?

You can make a difference! Sustainability encompasses many dimensions, including human welfare and financial stewardship in addition to our environmental care of the earth. Find out what makes your heart sing, and the Berkeley community (and the world) will sing...

Taking prevention to the next level.

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PATH TO CARE CENTER. Want to improve your department's culture and prevention of sexual/relationship violence and sexual harassment?...

We can all be part of the solution!

The PATH to Care Center provides affirming, empowering, and confidential support for survivors and those who have experienced gendered violence, including: sexual harassment, dating and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual exploitation. Confidential advocates bring a non-...

Wearing heart on your sleeve.

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WELLNESS APPAREL PROJECT. EOP students get fit, fashionable, and free stuff. This outfit (get it?) brings the love in the form of workout wear...

New or gently used sneakers, shirts, shorts, and other items are made available to students in need.

Born at Rec Sports's Caltopia 2016, this compassionate recycling effort provides for those eligible students who would otherwise not have stuff while they work their bodies. Join Rec Sports and EOP in helping out with your donation and brighten someone...

What a difference a day makes.

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PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER. Offering your time, energy, resources to benefit the public is not only good for the community, it's good for your soul!...

There is no job too small. Find where you can make an impact—there are so many ways!

Wellness woot-woot!

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WELLNESS AMBASSADORS. Be the resident wellness expert (and champion) in your faculty or staff department!...

It's a relatively small commitment that can bring huge dividends. Spreading knowledge and encouragement can only create more harmony and productivity in the workplace, and well, who wouldn't want that?

Walking the talk.

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SUPPORT FOR INCLUSION. Berkeley faculty have a responsibility to shape our future leaders and strengthen their integrity...

One guiding value at the university is to foster equity and diversity. Enrich your teaching ability and experience by connecting with people on this human dimension while you share your subject expertise with students and colleagues.

Feeding brains and feeding heart are equally important.

Lead on, you Bears.

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PEER PROGRAMS. Get involved with health programs, volunteer, or join an advisory board to create impact in your student community...

Did you know?—studies have shown that significant impact comes through learning from your peers.

Many opportunities to choose from:

Peer Education Programs
Cal Bears Say Hi
Health Worker Program
Love Café at Cal
Nutrition Outreach Workers (NOWs)
PartySafe@Cal
Sexual Health Education...

Cheering on your career.

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BSA STAFF MENTORSHIP. Help new staff onboard even quicker with a better understanding of the Berkeley organizational culture...

Assist new hires with building connections, exploring challenges, and anything else useful toward a happy and healthy work life on campus.

This volunteer program pairs experienced campus staff members (mentors) with staff who are looking to develop themselves professionally (mentees). We know you have a lot you...

At your service.

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VOLUNTEERING. You're smart, have a good heart, and can bring yourself and your experience to do something for the common good...

Even an hour a week can make a big difference!

Check out the many ways you can help the Berkeley community, in addition to other external causes. Offer your time, attention, money, or any other resource you can share. You're likely to expand your network or add something new to your professional development...

A whole new world.

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MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. Access resources, tools, and workshops to enhance your classroom experience...

Your discussions and group facilitation will reach new levels, and align with staff diversity initiatives at the university.

Evolve our understanding of each other and our communities by encouraging unique points of view, testing assumptions, and expanding possibilities toward new solutions.