Student-Athletes have the opportunity to collaborate with and contribute to our larger community through a continuum of community-centered service opportunities. 

• Volunteer: Exploration and exposure to short and long-term volunteer opportunities through two main initiatives that leverage our unique strengths as a Cal Athletics community.

• Engage in Service Learning: Sustained collaboration coupled with critical reflection in partnership with a school or community-based organization. 

• Develop & Lead a Social Impact Project:  Innovative collaborations or programs that leverage student-athlete strengths, and meet a community-defined need. 

All community collaborations share three key elements: 

1. Rooted in authentic community partnerships that address a real community-defined need

2. Focused on access to opportunity

3. Scoped and structured with the Cal Student-Athlete interests, platform, and schedule in mind 

The Cameron Institute supports student-athletes through an asset-based, community-centered process of community engagement that is grounded in critical reflection. 

Flagship opportunities are presented below, and students can make an appointment with the Cameron Institute team to explore interests on a deeper level. Reach out to cameroninstitute@berkeley.edu or schedule an appointment to discuss your interests!

Exploration and exposure to short and long-term volunteer opportunities through two main initiatives that leverage our unique strengths as a Cal Athletics community.

Student-Athletes are guided through a cycle of community-centered collaboration that links reflection with action. Student-athletes learn about their interests and issues in our community, connect with those closest to the issue, contribute and collaborate based on community-defined needs, and then reflect on learnings, impact, and next steps for engagement.