Needs From: Engagement Zone at UTRGV

Join us for the UTRGV 2026 Spring Beach Clean Up on March 28, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in South Padre Island.

Transportation from the Edinburg campus to South Padre Island is limited to 30 participants.
However, this need is open for anyone to register, including those who will be driving their own vehicle.

Location: End of the Road - State Park Road 100 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597 https://www.google.com/maps/search/26.246490,+-97.186298?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUwNS4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw==&skid=cae1db8b-4e97-47f2-b1a2-81b5a8e7f045

Join us in honoring Cesar Chavez’s legacy by giving back to the UTRGV community through a hands-on volunteer event! 

Event Details

·      Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

·      Location: 3910 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526

 

·      Check In Time: 8:50 AM

·      Event Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Volunteer Roles

Beautifying the garden

What to Wear

No open-toed shoesJeans preferredShirts with sleeves preferred

Sign up now and be part of this meaningful day of service! Let’s come together to serve, lead, and continue the legacy of Cesar Chavez.

For questions or accommodations contact the CSI Community Service Team at VOLUNTEER@utrgv.edu.

Join us in honoring Cesar Chavez’s legacy by giving back to the UTRGV community through a hands-on volunteer event! 

Event Details

·      Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

·      Location: 1000 S Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78501

 

·      Check In Time: 9:00 AM

·      Event Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM

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Volunteer Roles

Cleaning up trash from surrounding areas

What to Wear

No open-toed shoesJeans preferredHat 

Sign up now and be part of this meaningful day of service! Let’s come together to serve, lead, and continue the legacy of Cesar Chavez.

For questions or accommodations contact the CSI Community Service Team at VOLUNTEER@utrgv.edu.

Join us in honoring Cesar Chavez’s legacy by giving back to the UTRGV community through a hands-on volunteer event! 

Event Details

·      Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

·      Location: 2806 E Rogers Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542

 

·      Check In Time: 8:50 AM

·      Event Time: 9:00 AM – 11 AM

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Volunteer Roles

Planting seedlings in the gardenBeautifying the garden

What to Wear

No open-toed shoesJeans preferredShirts with sleeves preferred

Sign up now and be part of this meaningful day of service! Let’s come together to serve, lead, and continue the legacy of Cesar Chavez.

For questions or accommodations contact the CSI Community Service Team at VOLUNTEER@utrgv.edu.

Join us in honoring Cesar Chavez’s legacy by giving back to the UTRGV community through a hands-on volunteer event! 

Event Details

·       Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

·       Locations: 724 N Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577 (Please park on the volunteer parking lot located in the south side of the building.) 

 

·       Check In Time (Morning Shift): 8:30 AM 

·       Event Time (Morning Shift): 8:30 AM – 12 PM

 

·       Check In Time (Afternoon Shift): 1:30 PM 

·       Event Time (Afternoon Shift): 1:30 PM – 4 PM

 

Volunteer Roles

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

What to Wear

·       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

Sign up now and be part of this meaningful day of service! Let’s come together to serve, lead, and continue the legacy of Cesar Chavez.

For questions or accommodations contact the CSI Community Service Team at VOLUNTEER@utrgv.edu.