top of page

Volunteer Opportunities

UVA Student Garden

MVIMG_20200930_140454.jpg

The UVA Student Garden is a community garden located near O’Hill on the corner of McCormick and Alderman Road. If you’re interested in learning more about gardening, helping tend to the beds, or bringing home fresh veggies that you helped harvest, the garden is for you!

Fall 2023 Garden Workdays:

  • Fridays at 9 - 10am

There is no need to sign-up, just come and volunteer! Workday activities will vary and may include tasks such as spreading compost from Black Bear Composting, planting seeds, harvesting veggies, and watering with reused rainwater from the roof of the astronomy building. For more information, visit https://sustainability.virginia.edu/student-garden

Garden Workday 1.jpg
MVIMG_20200930_094808.jpg

Morven Kitchen Garden

  • Morven Kitchen Garden (MKG) is a place where UVA students learn, lead, and connect through sustainably growing food. Learn more here: https://morven.virginia.edu/mkg

Food Assist 

  • Food Assist is a club of University of Virginia students who volunteer to drive food donations from local restaurants and University organizations to feed those in need. Learn more here: https://www.uvafoodassist.com/

UVA Community Food Pantry ​

  • Student volunteers ensure that the pantry is a reliable and viable resource for UVA students and staff members. Volunteer opportunities include planning and running food drives, helping with restocking trips, tabling at events, and other needs that come up throughout the semester! Learn more here: https://pantryatuva.org/volunteer/.

UVA Basketball Green Games ​

  • Help UVA Sustainability divert waste at home basketball games this season! Sign up here to volunteer!

bottom of page