Volunteering with the SSC
Get involved with the SSC! We offer many opportunities to participate with all our student-led initiatives, from one-time volunteer events to our term- or year-long leadership development program. Volunteer opportunities can range from working at the Produce Drops, getting your hands dirty at the Grove Garden, attending work parties on the river with our Habitat Restoration team, to facilitating activities that help reduce climate anxiety. Sign up for our newsletter, follow our Instagram (@uo_ssc), or check out our events calendar below for upcoming volunteer opportunities.
SSC Leadership and Engagement Program
Students who want to get involved with the SSC also have the option to become a part of the SSC’s Leadership and Engagement Program. Students who participate will join one of the SSC’s program teams throughout the term and work with a group of other students who are interested in the same topic. The LEP is accepting volunteers for this term and academic year! Fill out our volunteer interest form to be notified about our upcoming LEP orientations.
November 2025
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Many students arrive in Eugene unfamiliar with the Pacific Northwest’s distinct environmental conditions, such as heavy rainfall, seasonal allergies, wildfire smoke, and long gray winters. Although these individuals attend multiple orientations when they begin college, few address the local climate or how to adapt to it. A Student's Guide to Surviving Eugene's Climate aims to educate students about the Willamette Valley’s environment -- covering topics such as water source and quality, seasonal food and crops, wildfire preparedness, allergy management, and strategies for emotional resilience during the winter months. In collaboration with the Grove Garden and the Outdoor Program, we hope to highlight resources around campus that students can get involved with along with individual practices they can take home in order to prepare for the colder months. If you are feeling worried about the long, cold winter to come, this is the place for you! There will be free pizza and snacks :) We hope to see you there!
When: November 21st, 2025, 3:00-4:30 PM Where: EMU Room 107 - Miller Room
Sign up using the link below!
Join the Natural Areas program and the Student Sustainability Center in a work party. We will be removing invasive species and building more trail in the cottonwood grove.
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Natural Areas program and the Student Sustainability Center in a work party. We will be removing invasive species and building more trail in the cottonwood grove.
2:00–4:00 p.m.
The Grove Garden is the student run community garden on campus. We tend to the garden together as a group and all produce is free to take home. No gardening experince is needed, we will teach you everything you need to know. Join us every Sunday 2-4pm at the Grove Garden (1801 Moss St)! At the work parties we plant seeds, harvest crops, and weed the garden. We also like to craft together and hangout in the beautiful space. If you want to grow a specific fruit/vegetable/flower or other plant, come talk to us and we can make that happen!
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
December 2025
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
January 2026
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
February 2026
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
March 2026
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
April 2026
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
May 2026
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
June 2026
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID.