Needs From: University of the Pacific Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Waste Warriors: Tigers for the Planet Campaign Pop-Ups

About the Campaign

Join the University of the Pacific’s Office of Sustainability and Bon Appétit for the Tigers for the Planet: Eat Smart, Waste Less campaign — a hands-on initiative to reduce food waste and raise awareness about sustainable dining habits on campus.

Volunteer ResponsibilitiesFood Waste Measurement: Weighing and recording leftover food waste from the DUC Marketplace using provided tools.Tabling & Engagement: encouraging participation in the campaign activities by guiding waste sortment into correct waste bin  Data Collection: Counting participant numbers and logging waste reduction progress for daily metrics

Meeting location: DUC Marketplace in front of the dish return.

Agency: Sustainability

About the Campaign

Join the University of the Pacific’s Office of Sustainability and Bon Appétit for the Tigers for the Planet: Eat Smart, Waste Less campaign — a hands-on initiative to reduce food waste and raise awareness about sustainable dining habits on campus.

Volunteer ResponsibilitiesFood Waste Measurement: Weighing and recording leftover food waste from the DUC Marketplace using provided tools.Tabling & Engagement: encouraging participation in the campaign activities by guiding waste sortment into correct waste bin  Data Collection: Counting participant numbers and logging waste reduction progress for daily metrics

Meeting location: DUC Marketplace in front of the dish return.

Agency: Sustainability

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 95211

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Waste Educators: Fall Open House

Help Pacific reach the goal of being a zero-waste education by educating event guests about proper waste sorting. Training will occur at the beginning of the shift.

Location: Knoles Lawn

Agency: Sustainability

Help Pacific reach the goal of being a zero-waste education by educating event guests about proper waste sorting. Training will occur at the beginning of the shift.

Location: Knoles Lawn

Agency: Sustainability

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 95204

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Waste Warriors: Late Night Breakfast

Help Pacific reach the goal of being a zero-waste education by sorting waste behind the scenes at this year's Late Night Breakfast. Sign up with a friend, listen to music and hang out behind the dish return, making sure that compost is separated from trash and recycling. Training will occur at the beginning of the shift and a break will be granted to get food.

Location: DUC Marketplace

Agency: Sustainability

Help Pacific reach the goal of being a zero-waste education by sorting waste behind the scenes at this year's Late Night Breakfast. Sign up with a friend, listen to music and hang out behind the dish return, making sure that compost is separated from trash and recycling. Training will occur at the beginning of the shift and a break will be granted to get food.

Location: DUC Marketplace

Agency: Sustainability

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 4, 2025

Zip Code: 95204

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Community Garden Day - Sacramento

Meet people, get some fresh air, reduce stress, learn how to grow food and take some home with you when you volunteer to help out at the Sacramento Community Garden. The garden is maintained by student volunteers. All help is appreciated. Join us for 15 minutes or an hour, whatever works for you. Enter through the pool gate behind the Rec Center.

Agency: Sustainability

Meet people, get some fresh air, reduce stress, learn how to grow food and take some home with you when you volunteer to help out at the Sacramento Community Garden. The garden is maintained by student volunteers. All help is appreciated. Join us for 15 minutes or an hour, whatever works for you. Enter through the pool gate behind the Rec Center.

Agency: Sustainability

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 95817

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Robb Garden Volunteer Day

Treat yourself with time outside in the Robb Garden and learn to grow food. Volunteers help plant seeds, young plants, make compost and beautify the space. No experience necessary. A team of student gardeners will be there to help. We look forward to seeing you there! Produce is provided to the community via the Pacific Food Pantry and markets. Plus, volunteers get food when available.

Please wear close-toed shoes and bring water.

Agency: Sustainability

Treat yourself with time outside in the Robb Garden and learn to grow food. Volunteers help plant seeds, young plants, make compost and beautify the space. No experience necessary. A team of student gardeners will be there to help. We look forward to seeing you there! Produce is provided to the community via the Pacific Food Pantry and markets. Plus, volunteers get food when available.

Please wear close-toed shoes and bring water.

Agency: Sustainability

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 95204

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Waste Educators: Taste of the Garden

Help Pacific reach the goal of being a zero-waste education by educating event guests about proper waste sorting. Training will occur at the beginning of the shift. A break will be granted for you to get food.

Location: Ted & Chris Robb Garden

Agency: Sustainability

Help Pacific reach the goal of being a zero-waste education by educating event guests about proper waste sorting. Training will occur at the beginning of the shift. A break will be granted for you to get food.

Location: Ted & Chris Robb Garden

Agency: Sustainability

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 95204

Allow Groups: No