About Community Service Day

Community Service Day is an annual event that takes place during Welcome Week for incoming first year and transfer students. It is an opportunity for new Seawolves to participate in service activities both on and off campus for the day.

Students participated in 14 different service projects during Community Service Day 2024 in collaboration with 14 community organizations, campus departments, and student clubs. See highlights below!

Over 300 volunteers gathered together at the Community Service Day kickoff.

Students cleaned the West Meadow Beach with the Alternative Spring Break Outreach club, picking up trash and microplastics. 

Students participated in several gardening and sustainability projects, including helping the new Community Garden Club. 

Students packed 300 gift bags and decorated cards for the Little Saint Nick Foundation to be donated to pediatric patients at local hospitals and spread cheer.

Students packed over 500 snack kits for the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless to distribute to those in need.

Students supported Red Cross disaster relief efforts by cleaning 160 emergency cots used to aid people in crisis.

Students brightened residents' day at the Long Island State Veterans Home by beautifying sidewalks and joining the Recreation Department for engaging activities.  

Community Service Day 2025

For Students: Registration to volunteer during our next Community Service Day will open in August 2025.

For Campus and Community Partners: If you are interested in collaborating or receiving Stony Brook student volunteer support during Community Service Day, please contact us at communityservice@stonybrook.edu for more information.