Community Collaboration Opportunities
How it works
Explore service and social impact opportunities for Cal student-athletes and teams.
Service opportunities are organized into 3 ‘strands’ that increase in their level of intensity (preparation, time commitment, creativity, and support from the Cameron Institute). All service opportunities are:
Rooted in authentic community partnerships that address a real community-defined need
Focused on access to opportunity
Scoped and structured with the Cal Student-Athlete interests, platform, and schedule in mind
Foundational 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!
Strand 1: Cal in the Community - Universal Volunteer Experiences in the East Bay
Exploration and exposure to short and long-term volunteer opportunities through two main initiatives that leverage our unique strengths as a Cal Athletics community. See monthly featured service opportunities here.
Go Bears, Go Play!
Be a "recess rockstar."
Support inclusive, positive play and early college awareness at recess
Go Bears, Go Read!
Be a reading role model.
Support early literacy through one-on-one reading support and read alouds.
Strand 2: The Team-Based Community Engagement Cycle
Connecting service and sport. Intentional community collaborations supported by the Cameron Institute where an entire Cal Athletics team comes together to learn, plan, and make a positive difference in our east bay community.
Team Community Engagement
Come together as a team to make a positive difference around an issue that you care about.
Strand 3: Student-Led Service Projects
Innovative solutions or consistent service that leverage strengths and meet a community need
Cal Community Leaders Program
A competitive program for student-athletes who wish to dedicate their time and energy to make a positive and sustained difference
Education 144: Cal in the Community
A field study course offering 1-3 credits
Coming Soon
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