At UC Merced not only are our scholars trailblazers but they are empathetic and contributing members to our community. The Community Engagement Center would like to thank our scholars for fitting in service into your already tight schedules and thank our partners for giving us the opportunity to collaborate with you. We look forward to an upcoming year full of service and collaboration!
Recap of Service
Service Hours
Total Direct Service Registered Hours458 Volunteers |
4,711 Hours |
USDA Food Distribution81 Volunteers |
165 Hours |
Sustainable Food Programs6 Volunteers |
60 Hours |
One Time Service Hours |
1,048.50 Hours |
Long Term Service Hours |
55.50 Hours |
Summary of AmeriCorps
- Total of 3,382 Direct Service Hours
- 8 sites ranging from South Merced to El Nido to Beachwood Area
- 21 half-time fellows & 1 full-time fellow
- 423 total training hours
- Participated in 4 service events
Analytics
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Outstanding Clubs / Organizations
- Public Health Society
- Phi Delta Epsilon
- Alpha Eta Gamma
Thank You to Our Community Partners!
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Thank You to Our On-Campus Partners!
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And Many More!
Recap of Events
Here are some of our highlighted one-time service events! Did you participate in an event but forgot to report your hours to Catlife? It is not too late, click on the Students menu tab for a step by step tutorial on reporting hours!
End of Fall 2021 Stats
- 99+ hours in CatLife
- 1,200+ followers on Instagram
- 210+ Qualtrics responses
- 12 One-Time Service Projects
USDA Food Distribution
August 2021: AmeriCorps Fellows Pre-Service Orientation
AmeriCorps fellows completed direct service at the USDA Food Distribution (Drive-Thru Model) at Merced College. It was a 3 hour event where they handed bags of food to Merced community members as they waited in their vehicle.
Adventure and Service
September & November 2021
The CEC teamed up with the LLC students and headed over to the San Luis Reservoir in two 3-hour events where they did a park clean up. A total of 17 students attended!
Fahrens Park Clean Up
October 2021
The CEC teamed up with the Chancellor's Office and the City of Merced in a 3 hour park clean-up at Fahrens Park. There were over 60 UC Merced students and staff that participated and enjoyed a barbecue at the end!
Restorative Justice League Conference
October 2021
UCM volunteers helped at this 6- hour conference at Los Banos Junior High School on October 1st. 56 UCM students were able to help out in this event by being workshop leaders and event facilitators!
Zpooky Nights
October 2021
This 3-day event was held at Applegate Park Zoo, where volunteers helped by setting up, decorating, assisting in crafts, disinfecting, and cleaning up the event.
Field of Honor
November 2021
During this 2-week long event, volunteers helped to set up flags, clean-up events, and operate booths. Thank you to all of our volunteers and AmeriCorps Fellows who helped out!
Words to the Wise
November 2021
The CEC hosted two events where students made creative holiday cards for seniors at Park Merced. Students created a total of 61 cards for our senior friends.
Empty Bowl Project
December 2021
The CEC hosted 9 bowl painting events. Each of the painted bowls will be sent to the D Street Shelter to be cured then to be used during their Spring Soup Fundraiser. A total of 110 bowls were painted!
