Needs From: Engagement Zone at UTRGV

Join us on January 19th to honor Martin Luther King Jr. by giving back to our community for a day of service!

For every 1 hour that you volunteer, you help provide 105 meals.

Volunteers can assist in the following stations:

CSFP: Packaging boxes for our senior program

New Beginnings: Sorting through mixed retail donations

OKP: Making bags for elementary school programs

Garden: Planting and harvesting fruits and vegetables

Important Notes / Dress Code:

No open-toed shoes

No shorts more than two inches above the knee

No spaghetti strap shirts

No leggings

Masks must be worn at all times

Join the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through meaningful community service.

Event Details

·         Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

·         Locations: UTRGV Casa Bella Dorms (Brownsville Campus)

·         Check In Time: 9:15 AM

·         Event Time: 9:30 AM

Volunteer Roles

·         Remove weeds and add mulch to designated areas.

·         Assist with general beautification efforts.

·         Work alongside fellow students to make a visible impact!

What to Wear

·         Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.

·         Closed-toe shoes for safety.

Contact Information: For questions, accommodations, or more information email volunteer@utrgv.edu.  

Please CLICK HERE to view the safety guidelines recommended by the university.

Join The Counseling Student Association in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through meaningful community service at Capable Kids Foundation Hidalgo County.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026Locations: Capable Kids Foundation Hidalgo County - 1223 E Hackberry Ave, Mcallen, TxCheck In Time: 8:50amEvent Time: 9am - 1pm

Volunteer Roles

Cleaning warehouseAssist with general needs 

What to Wear

Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.Closed-toe shoes for safety.

Contact Information: For questions, accommodations, or more information email volunteer@utrgv.edu.   

Please CLICK HERE to view the safety guidelines recommended by the university.

Join Restlawn Cemetery and the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through meaningful community service.

Event Details

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026Locations: Restlawn Cemetery (A few yards away from Hillcrest Memorial Park & Monuments)Check In Time: 8:30 AM Event Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Volunteer Roles

Painting and restoration to designated areas.Clearing debris from cemetery grounds.Placing wreaths.Work alongside fellow students to make a visible impact!

What to Wear

Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.Closed-toe shoes for safety.

Contact Information: For questions, accommodations, or more information email volunteer@utrgv.edu.  

Please CLICK HERE to view the safety guidelines recommended by the university.

Join Keep McAllen Beautiful and the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through meaningful community service.

Event Details

·         Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

·         Locations: Morris/Perez Park (McAllen)

·         Check In Time: 9:15 AM

·         Event Time: 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

Volunteer Roles

·         Help plants trees.

·         Assist with general beautification efforts.

·         Work alongside fellow students to make a visible impact!

What to Wear

·         Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.

·         Closed-toe shoes for safety.

Contact Information: For questions, accommodations, or more information email volunteer@utrgv.edu.  

Please CLICK HERE to view the safety guidelines recommended by the university.