Events Calendar

Saturday 5/9/26

• Yale Day of Service: CA, Los Angeles – Harvest Home Mother’s Day Event

  May 9, 2026

  Shifts: 10:30am-12:30p, 12:30p-3p, 3p-4p ET

  First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

  Add to Calendar 2026-05-09T00:00:00 2026-05-09T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CA, Los Angeles – Harvest Home Mother’s Day Event Join the Yale School of Management community in supporting Harvest Home, a Los Angeles–based nonprofit providing housing and supportive services to pregnant women experiencing homelessness. We’ll be volunteering at Harvest Home’s annual Mother’s Day celebration, a special event honoring mothers and children with activities like a shopping experience and wellness crafts. Volunteers help create a warm, welcoming, and joyful environment for participating families. Volunteer roles may include: Event setup Guest check-in and greeting Supporting crafts and self-care activities Assisting with food service Event cleanup Shifts: Setup: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Event Support: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Cleanup: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sign-ups: Please register for your preferred shift(s) via this Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1doUjrWjvfN4OzUjqj6N7u0Ys9pQVdIfEES2yezc91fI/edit?usp=sharing Spots are limited, so we encourage signing up early! Your spot is only confirmed once you’ve added your name to a shift in the Google Sheet. If you are unable to attend but would like to donate- visit https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/Sl6PsA?vid=1ptv4f First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA — 540 S. Commonwealth Ave true

• Yale Day of Service: CA, Oakland - The Gardens at Lake Merritt

  May 9, 2026

  9:30 am to Noon ET

  The Gardens at Lake Merritt

  Add to Calendar 2026-05-09T00:00:00 2026-05-09T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CA, Oakland - The Gardens at Lake Merritt The Gardens at Lake Merritt, a seven-acre collection of themed gardens, is our nation's first wildlife refuge. Established more than a half-century ago, the Gardens serve as a source of great regional pride, a cultural and educational center and a place to enjoy tranquility in the heart of the city. The Gardens are poised to serve as an example of the highest standards of horticulture and historic preservation while providing enriching public programs. Join fellow Yale Alumni, families, and friends at this multigenerational gardening project. The Gardens at Lake Merritt — 666 Bellevue Ave true

  

• Yale Day of Service: CA, San Francisco - San Francisco-Marin Food Bank

  May 9, 2026

  11 am to 1 pm Pacific Time ET

  San Francisco Marin Food Bank

  Add to Calendar 2026-05-09T00:00:00 2026-05-09T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CA, San Francisco - San Francisco-Marin Food Bank The SF Marin Food Bank has been a leader in food assistance for over 30 years. They address hunger head-on. Every week, 36,000 households count on them for food assistance. We will be volunteering for the second shift at the Illinois Warehouse of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. Warehouse volunteer duties include repacking dry goods, sorting produce, filling food boxes for seniors, packing bags for home-delivered groceries, and more. San Francisco Marin Food Bank — Illinois Warehouse true

  

• Yale Day of Service: CA, San Francisco - Volunteer at Loco Bloco's Carnaval 2026 Kickoff!

  May 9, 2026

  4:30 - 8pm PT ET

  Casa de Carnaval - CANA

  Add to Calendar 2026-05-09T00:00:00 2026-05-09T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CA, San Francisco - Volunteer at Loco Bloco's Carnaval 2026 Kickoff! On May 9th, Loco Bloco SF, the longtime Afro-Latinx cultural and performing arts organization based in the Mission District of San Francisco, will have their Carnaval 2026 kickoff event. There will be dance performances, live music from their batería, and overall intergenerational fun! Join us as volunteers to put on the event/production and enjoy a beautiful Saturday afternoon in community! This is a family friendly event. Casa de Carnaval - CANA — 683 Florida St. true

• Yale Day of Service: CA, San Jose - Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  May 9, 2026

  11 am to 2 pm Pacific Time ET

  Social Services Agency - CalWORKS

  Add to Calendar 2026-05-09T00:00:00 2026-05-09T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CA, San Jose - Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Volunteer to Build a Hunger Free Community. Right now, an average of about 500,000 people a month rely on Second Harvest for access to nutritious food. Their mission is to end hunger in our community. Volunteers, donors and supporters help provide food to families, multi-generational households, seniors and college students. They offer more than just nourishment, they are helping people in our own community feel a little more secure and find joy in the pleasure of cooking and sharing a meal with loved ones. We will distribute food at the Social Services Agency - CalWORKS in San Jose. Social Services Agency - CalWORKS — 1879 Senter Road true

  

• Yale Day of Service: CT, New Haven - East Rock Park Cleanup

  May 9, 2026

  Trowbridge Environmental Center

  Add to Calendar 2026-05-09T00:00:00 2026-05-09T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CT, New Haven - East Rock Park Cleanup Join Friends of East Rock Park members and park staff for spring park maintenance including clearing brush, planting bulbs and raking. Come prepared for outdoor work, bring water, and gloves if you have them. Tools provided. Children welcome. (Trowbridge Center near corner of Orange and Cold Spring Street. On-street pkg available.) true

  

• Yale Day of Service: CT, New Haven - GPSS Cooking Dinner for the Ronald McDonald House

  May 9, 2026

  3-5:30 PM ET

  The Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut

  Add to Calendar 2026-05-09T00:00:00 2026-05-09T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CT, New Haven - GPSS Cooking Dinner for the Ronald McDonald House OPEN TO YALE GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS ONLY Join Yale Graduate and Professional Student Senate for an extension of our first annual Weekend of Service happening on THE Yale Day of Service! Throughout the weekend of March 28-29 GPSS organized several volunteer opportunities but we couldn't get enough, so we have extended the initiative to include a service opportunity on the YDoS! On May 9 from 3:00-5:30 PM we will be volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut and cooking dinner for all of the families residing at the house! The event will be capped at 10 volunteers so make sure to register before it's too late! If you have any questions (or if you sign up and have food allergies) please contact GPSS Community Engagement Chair, Abby Wilson (Abigail.wilson@yale.edu) If you registered and can no longer attend the event please contact Abby as soon as possible so your spot can be opened up again. Thank you and happy volunteering!!! true

• Yale Day of Service: CT, New Haven - Senior Card Making

  May 9, 2026

  10:00 am - 11:30 am ET

  Chatham Place at Mary Wade

  Add to Calendar 2026-05-09T00:00:00 2026-05-09T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CT, New Haven - Senior Card Making Join us for a fun morning of card making with the residents! All materials will be provided to make fun cards for any occasion: Parent's Day, Holidays, Birthdays, Thank You notes, Thinking of You... Light refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to join us, please create decorative cards at home with your family that can be shared with elderly residents who are memory impaired and either living in Senior Living facilities, your neighborhood or your own family and friends. The cards can be for any occasion! Draw a picture using materials you have on hand such as paper, markers, crayons, stickers, glitter - whatever you think will bring a smile or cheer to a senior who is unable to get out and about. Chatham Place at Mary Wade — 138 Clinton Avenue true

• Yale Day of Service: CT, West Haven - Land Trust Beach Cleanup

  May 9, 2026

  9:00 AM - 11 AM ET

  Old Grove Park

  Add to Calendar 2026-05-09T00:00:00 2026-05-09T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CT, West Haven - Land Trust Beach Cleanup Join volunteers from the Land Trust of West Haven, Inc. to help with a beach clean-up. All are welcome, including children if accompanied by an adult. Come to the Park/Rec Activities Building in Old Grove Park on the Bike/Walk path between Oak Street and Alschuler Plaza any time between 9-11 AM. There is parking in either Oak Street or Alschuler Plaza lots and paid parking along Palace Street. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled and not rescheduled. true