Bears in Action

Bears in The Community

Take a look at our Cal Bears (teams, student-athletes, and engagement groups) in action - using their platform to make a positive difference through diverse social impact projects, initiatives, and partnerships!

Reach out to the Cameron Institute (cameroninstitute@berkeley.edu ) to learn more about any of the projects below! cameroninstitute@berkeley.edu

Projects include a range of exploration and exposure to short and long-term volunteer opportunities across issue areas as well as intentional partnerships & programming that involve the process of learning, planning, doing, and reflecting

Featured Bears

LacrossePartner: Richmond College PrepProject: RCP Sports Day Lacrosse ClinicIssue: Educational OpportunityStrand: 2 - Team Based Community Engagement Cycle

FootballPartner: Bay Area Rescue MissionProject: Warehouse volunteer shiftIssue: Basic Needs Access & JusticeStrand: 1 - Cal in the Community

Men's & Women's SoccerPartner: Oakland GenesisProject: Campus Tour & ExperienceIssue: Educational Opportunity & Early College AwarenessStrand: 2 - Team Based Community Engagement Cycle

S-A Leads: Elise Byun, Women's GymnasticsProject: Stepping into the Power of Our Platform PanelIssue: Civic Engagement

Golden Buddies Football ClinicS-A Lead: Matthew Cindric & Myles Williams, FootballProject: Golden Buddies Football ClinicIssue: Health & WellnessStrand: 3 - Student-Led Service Project

Cal Football Summer Reading ChallengeS-A Leads: Brian Driscoll, FootballProject: Cal Football Summer Reading ChallengeIssue: Literacy, Educational OpportunityStrand: 3 - Student-Led Service Project

Service Initiatives By Team

We support Cal Athletics teams to make a positive and sustained difference within our campus and East Bay Community. Click below to learn how each team is "Earning the Bay," and making meaningful community contributions.

Cal In The News

Below you can read more about our bears who have been highlighted for their commitment to service and their community.

A Summer Of Service - California Golden Bears AthleticsCal Football, Cameron Institute Dedicated Time To Community Service This Past Summer

Being Part Of The Change - California Golden Bears AthleticsVolleyball's Paige Morningstar, Cameron Institute Team Up For Special NGWSD Event

Standing Tall - California Golden Bears AthleticsWomen's Soccer's Maya Griffin Makes An Impact On The Community Around Her

Voices for Change: July 27, 2023World Cup fever has captivated the country, so we're digging deeper into the growth of women's soccer and the ongoing fight for gender equity. Also, history is made at Pebble Beach as the US Women's Open was held at the legendary course for the first time, And, a look at the athletes using wheelchair rugby as recreation and healing.

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