UCF’s annual day of volunteer service returns! This year UCF Alumni is proud to partner with Volunteer UCF to offer service opportunities across the nation.
Check out our amazing opportunities located right here in Central Florida!
Sunday, Oct. 18
12:30-4 p.m.
Project Right to Sight serves low income and insured persons throughout Central Florida, providing vision care services to at least 30 individuals each month who otherwise have difficulty accessing the care they need. We also provide glasses to organizations doing missionary work abroad.
Volunteers will help:
Sort donated glasses into different categories, including usable and unusable glasses, prescription glasses, reading glasses, and sunglasses.
Wash and dry reading glasses, then bag and label them according to their strength.
Prepare processed glasses for storage and distribution.
Saturday, Oct. 17
5:30-10 a.m.
2026 Florida Breast Cancer Foundation Race 2Cure 5k and Tribute Walk
Located at the Oviedo Mall
Join the Greater Orlando Knights Community as we give back and help the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation and the Orlando Sports Foundation at the 2026 Race 2 Cure 5K and Tribute Walk. All members of the Greater Orlando community interested in giving back are welcome to attend and serve their community.
We are looking for volunteers to help with set up, registration, parking, cheering on racers, and tear down after the race is complete. The event is family friendly, and volunteers of all ages are welcome.
Saturday, Oct. 17
8 a.m.-Noon
Touch of Grey Rescue
Not sure what we will be doing at this time, but cuddling with dogs is encouraged.
Not in Orlando? We’ve got you covered!
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
10 a.m.-Noon
Join the Broward Knights for a family-friendly beach cleanup at South Beach Park, followed by a light picnic lunch on the beach.
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
7:30-11 a.m.
Join your Palm Beach AlumKnights will be bright and early to give back to our local community!
Grab your sunscreen, sun gear and gloves because we are coming together to do a park clean up at DuBois Park.
Live out of state? Check out these other amazing places across the country!
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
8:30 a.m.-Noon
Tree Atlanta Tree Planting
Join your UCF Atlanta Community as we volunteer at Trees Atlanta to plant trees in the East Atlanta area. You will work alongside other alumni while we plant around 54 new trees on Metropolitan Ave to help sustain our urban forest. This is a family friendly event so bring your friends and family (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
9 a.m.-Noon
Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
This year, we are partnering with Mass Audubon as at the Boston Nature Center! We will take a brief tour and history of the sanctuary, an introduction to Mass Audubon’s ecological goals, and work to restore habitat in our Red Maple Swamp through removing invasive plants such as buckthorn and porcelain berry.
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
8 a.m.-Noon
Join the UCF Houston Alumni Community as we spend the morning volunteering at the Houston Food Bank. Knights, family and friends are invited to help support neighbors throughout the Houston area while connecting with fellow UCF alumni and supporters.
Volunteers should expect a hands-on service project in the Food Bank’s warehouse.
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lead 359 Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery
Join your New York UCF Knights Community for AlumKnights Give Back at LEAD Public School 359! Spend the day making a difference by engaging with students through outdoor games, arts and crafts, and fun activities while sharing UCF pride and school spirit.
Volunteers will also support teachers and staff with classroom and school improvement projects as needed. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Knights, give back and represent the best of UCF in New York City.
UCF Alumni is always looking for Knights who are passionate about UCF and ready to lead.
For more information on our community council positions or to apply, click below.
