Day of Service
The University of Virginia's College at Wise will host the 16th Annual Day of Service Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
The Day of Service was first held in 2011 as a joint venture between the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and the College at Wise to honor and celebrate the inauguration of Teresa A. Sullivan as the eighth president of the University of Virginia. In keeping with the College's mission to promote civic involvement within the community, the Day of Service has become an annual event that brings campus and the community together through volunteering.
Lunch is generously sponsored by the Wise Kiwanis and will be served at 2 p.m. in Greear Gym at UVA Wise. Participants can enjoy a campus favorite, Chick-fil-A sandwiches and nuggets!
The UVA Wise Student Government Association has also sponsored Day of Service shirts for volunteers.
Participants will depart for their service projects around 3 p.m. and return to campus at approximately 5 p.m. Volunteers assigned to off-campus projects should plan to provide their own transportation or coordinate carpooling.
2026 Projects
Campus Beautification: Help us welcome spring by refreshing the landscaping around the Student Center circle through mulching and weeding. Athletics teams will spruce up their own stadiums and fields, and we may also lend a hand in other areas of campus as needs arise.
Pet Blankets: Help us spread a little comfort by making fleece pet blankets for local clinics and shelters. This project is beginner-friendly, requires no sewing, and no prior experience is needed. This hands-on project will take place on campus.
Campus Shoebox Campaign: Join the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) as they lead volunteers in creating a variety of items for the fall Campus Shoebox Campaign. This initiative supports Operation Christmas Child and helps bring joy and essential items to children around the world. This hands-on project will take place on campus.
The Town of Wise: Join us in giving back to our local community by helping beautify the Big Glades and Gateway Gardens in Wise. This service project will take place off campus.
Lonesome Pine Library: Spend time supporting the library staff with a variety of projects both inside and outside the library, in Wise. This service opportunity will take place off campus.
Zion Family Ministries Warehouse: Lend a hand to Zion Family Ministries by assisting with sorting and organization projects at their indoor warehouse. Their work helps provide essential necessities to individuals and families in our local community. This service opportunity will take place off campus.
Lunchbox276: Help unbox food, stock shelves, prep the assembly line, and pack weekly bags for students. The Lunchbox276 program provides weekend food bags to children ranging from Pre-K students as young as three through high school seniors. This service project will take place off campus
Camp Bethel: Help prepare outdoor trails by cutting/removing brush and clearing pathways. Camp Bethel is located in Wise and hosts young people from ages 5-19 for their summer camp experience. This service project will take place off campus
Darden EDU Project: Participants will work to organize educational materials, creating a resource hub where education students, intern teachers, and faculty can easily access materials to assist with learning. Meet in Darden Lobby and work with Darden 132 to establish an engaging and user-friendly instructional resource repository. This project takes place on campus and is limited to EDU students only, with preference given to KDP members.