2026 Project List
NOTE: Service Projects List will be updated throughout the summer and all projects will be finalized by mid August. If you are interested in hosting a service project this year for the Mason community to particpate in, please contact Lisa Snyder, Associate Director at [email protected]. Registration via Mason360
| Project | Description | Shifts | Location |
| Animal Chew Toys *8 volunteer spots available for each shift | Volunteers will make chew toys for animals using fleece. Chew toys will be donated to a local area animal shelter | 10:30am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:30pm | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Animal Blankets *8 volunteer spots available for each shift | Volunteers will make blankets for animals using fleece. Blankets will be donated to a local area animal shelter | 10:30am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:30pm | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Blood Drive | Looking to help make a difference in the lives of others? Join Inova for our 9/11 Day of Service Blood Drive. | 10:00am-4:30pm *In order to donate blood, you MUST book an appointment online at: LINK will be available in mid August 2026 | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Cardboard Composting *8 volunteer spots available for each shift | Volunteers will work together to help breakdown and shred cardboard/paper so that it can be used for composting. | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Campus Gardens: Innovation Food Forest *15 volunteer spots available | All skill levels are welcome! All of the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to have an enjoyable and impactful volunteer experience will be provided to you at the shift! To register, you will need to create a free account or log in, if you already have an account, on the Sustainable Sign Ups Volunteer Portal. After doing so, select the 9/11 Day of Service from the “Event List” and register for the shift(s) you would like. https://go.gmu.edu/greenvolunteering | 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:00pm | The Innovation Food Forest is located in the heart of campus, between Innovation Hall and the Johnson Center on the Fairfax campus, at 4699 Mattaponi River Ln. |
| Campus Gardens: Potomac Heights Vegetable Garden *10 volunteer spots available | Help grow food on campus to address food insecurity and increase ecological restoration. You may be asked to pull invasive weeds, prepare garden beds, sow seeds, turn compost piles and shovel mulch.If the weather is unfavorable, the shift may be moved to the indoor greenhouse as back-up. To register, you will need to create a free account or log in, if you already have an account, on the Sustainable Sign Ups Volunteer Portal. After doing so, select the 9/11 Day of Service from the “Event List” and register for the shift(s) you would like. https://go.gmu.edu/greenvolunteering | 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:00pm | |
| Campus Gardens: President’s Park Greenhouse *10 volunteer spots available | Help maintain the hydroponic greenhouse on-campus by cleaning, harvesting soil from our indoor worm compost bins, and propagating and potting houseplants. To register, you will need to create a free account or log in, if you already have an account, on the Sustainable Sign Ups Volunteer Portal. After doing so, select the 9/11 Day of Service from the “Event List” and register for the shift(s) you would like. https://go.gmu.edu/greenvolunteering | 1:00pm-2:00pm | |
| Child Development Center | Volunteers will be guest readers in one of the 6 classrooms. Books will be available or bring a favorite childhood book to read. | Volunteer Times: TBD (will be available late August) | Child Development Center |
| Color a Smile *8 volunteer spots available | Color A Smile is a nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading joy by distributing cheerful drawings to nursing homes, hospitals, Meals on Wheels programs, military troops overseas, and anyone else in need of a smile. Color A Smile has provided millions of these uplifting drawings, creating countless smiles along | 10:30am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:30pm | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Flower Pots for University Sustainability *8 volunteer spots available for each shift | Volunteers will decorate flower pots that will be given to University Sustainability. These flower pots are often given away during their farmer’s markets and are perfect for growing small seedlings. | 10:30am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:30pm | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Maintain Mason | Maintain Mason is a weekly program run by Student Government to pick-up trash around campus. Volunteers will join Student Government and walk to an area of campus to pick-up trash. Gloves and grabbers will be provided. | Volunteer Times: TBD (will be available late August) | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Mason Chooses Kindness: Cards for Veterans/First Responders | Volunteers will write Letters to Lift Spirits for Veterans/ First Responders to express gratitude and appreciation of their work and dedication. | 10:30am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:30pm | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Mason Chooses Kindness: Rock Decorating *8 volunteer spots available for each shift | Decorate rocks with inspiriting messages of hope, encouragement, or fun designs to share with others. Decorated rocks can be placed in various locations around campus to inspire others. | 10:00am-11:00am 11:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Mason Chooses Kindness – Pats for Patriots *8 volunteer spots available for each shift | Volunteers will help submit Pats for Patriots to thank, recognize, and show appreciation for a Mason colleague or student who has taken the time to do something kind, generous or thoughtful towards others. We ask that volunteers bring a laptop, tablet, or electronic device to use to help submit Pats for Patriots. | 10:30am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:30pm | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Patriot Pantry (Donations) | The Patriot Pantry provides access to non-perishable food and hygiene items to George Mason University students who are experiencing food insecurity. The Patriot Pantry raises awareness about food insecurity within the Mason student population. The Pantry is housed under the Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) in the Division of University Life. The Patriot Pantry relies heavily on donations to operate. | For more information on how to donate to the Patriot Pantry please visit our Donations page. You can also order popular food items through the Patriot Pantry’s online Amazon Wish List. To contribute monetarily to the Patriot Pantry, please donate to the Student Food and Housing Insecurity Fund. Information about the Patriot Pantry | |
| Pattie Elementary/Mason Partnership – Fill a Back Pack with Van Metre and Pattie Elementary P.O.P. Club *5 volunteer spots available for each shift | In partnership with Van Metre, we will be filling back packs with food items for students in need. Volunteers will be working directly with Van Metre and 4th-5th grade students from Pattie Elementary | 10:30am-12:00pm | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Pattie Elementary/Mason Partnership – Decorate picture frames for the residents at Potomac Place Assisted Living *5 volunteer spots available for each shift | Volunteers will work directly with 4th-5th grade students from Pattie Elementary to decorate picture frames for residents at Potomac Place Assisted Living | 10:30am-12:00pm | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Storm Drain Markings *20 volunteer spots available | more info coming in late August | 10:00am-11:00am | more info coming in late August |
| Woman Giving Back *8 volunteer spots available for each shift | Volunteers will assist with collecting clothing donation boxes across campus and organizing and sorting the donated items. | 1:30pm-2:30pm 2:30pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall |
| Women Giving Back (Donations) | Women Giving Back distributes quality clothing to women and children in need at no cost. Help us make a difference! Items needed include: Spring/summer clothes and shoes for women and kids (infant to teen); Accessories such as purses, jewelry, hats, scarves; Professional uniform items such as suits, medical scrubs, chef’s whites; New, unopened makeup and toiletries; New, unopened diapers sizes (sizes 2 and 3); and new, unopened baby wipes. | Donated clothes can be dropped off at the following locations anytime BEFORE September 9th Fairfax Drop Off Locations: Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement (The Hub, Room 2400) Child Development Center Department of Communications (Horizon Hall, Room 5200) Human Resources (Merten Hall, Room 4441) University Life Central (SUB I, Room 4211) Mason Square Drop Off Locations: coming soon… Science and Technology Campus Drop Off Locations: coming soon… | |