The Office of Student Volunteerism (OSV) is committed to enriching the lives of UT Dallas students by educating them about and connecting them to the needs of their community across campus, the country and the world.

Enriching the Student Experience

Community Garden

The UT Dallas Community Garden program provides Comets with the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of natural gardening and community greening.

Recurring Events

Recurring events include donation drives and smaller events such as Pet Pals and Adopt-a-Highway!

Enhancing Academic Life

Support Donation Drives

The office frequently sponsors donation drives to benefit community partners.

Campus Map: Collection Spots

Details about ongoing donation drives can be found on our social media and campus signage. 

• January: Condiments & Coffee, benefiting the Senior Pantry at Network of Community Ministries.
• February: Cleaning Supplies, benefiting the CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC).
• March: Books, benefiting Friends of the Richardson Public Library.
• April: Hygiene & Toiletries, benefiting the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas.
• June: TBD
• July: Pantry Staples, benefiting the UTD Comet Cupboard.
• August: School Supplies, benefiting Community Partners of Dallas.
• September: Pawsome Toys and Treats, benefiting the Richardson Animal Shelter.
• October: TBD
• November: PB&J, benefiting the UTD Comet Cupboard.

Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is an immersive week of hands-on service, leadership building and relationship building supplemented with education and reflection. Students have the chance to make an impact on communities around the U.S. and learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing the country.

Join the UT Dallas University Career Center and the Office of Student Volunteerism for the Annual Volunteer Expo!

The Volunteer Expo is an opportunity for students to “window shop” for volunteering opportunities all over Dallas!

VolunTemoc is an annual day of service organized by the Office of Student Volunteerism. The event is named after our university mascot, Temoc.

Earth Week is hosted annually by the Office of Sustainability and the Office of Student Volunteerism.

Taking place the week before Thanksgiving, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week serves as a time to reflect on what we are grateful for and how we can come together to shed light on a pair of issues affecting millions of Americans today.