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Semester of Service
Gain experience, build your skills, and create meaningful connections.
Let's go make a difference in our community, Hornets!
APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2026 SEMESTER OPEN AUGUST 24!
Service Weeks: September 7 - November 27
Community Partner Shifts
Use this community partner shifts spreadsheet to browse roles, days, and times that are available. Semester of Service shift options are highlighted in yellow and green.
Transportation Resources
Students may ride all Sacramento RT fixed-route transit services, including light rail, by presenting a valid Sac State OneCard and the student commuter sleeve. Students pay a nominal fee for this service through their registration fees.
How to obtain a student commuter sleeve
University/65th St. Light Rail near Sac State (Gold Line)
ACC Senior Services
The CEC has partnered with ACC Senior Services for student to volunteer directly with our senior community, assisting with fun and engaging activities!
13 miles from campus.
Service Weeks: September 21 - November 27
Location: 7334 Park City Dr, Sacramento
Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary
The CEC has partnered with Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary to bring this exciting opportunity for Sac State students to volunteer directly with homeless and abused cats. Maintain a clean and healthy environment, socialize with special cats, and contribute to the goal of giving these animals a second chance!
1.0 mile from campus. 22 minute walk via Hornet Xing path.
Service Weeks: September 21 - November 27
Location: 6001 Folsom Blvd
Maryhouse
The CEC has partnered with Maryhouse (program of Sacramento Loaves & Fishes) for volunteers to work directly with women and families who are experiencing homelessness. Assist staff with running daily programs and create meaningful connections with community members.
5.6 miles from campus. Bus routes and light rail routes available.
Service Weeks: September 21 - November 27
Location: 1321 N C St, Sacramento
Mustard Seed School
The CEC has partnered with Mustard Seed School (program of Sacramento Loaves & Fishes) to bring a special opportunity for Sac State Students to volunteer with children experiencing homelessness. Help students with schoolwork/art/reading, play with them at recess, and assist in the classroom!
5.6 miles from campus. Bus routes and light rail routes available.
Service Weeks: September 21 - November 27
Location: 1321 N C St
*Community Engagement Center
River City Food Bank
The CEC has partnered with River City Food Bank to bring this incredible opportunity for Sac State students to volunteer to prepare and distribute food to unhoused, low-income and displaced families in our communities this year!
Midtown: 4.5 miles from campus. 10 minutes via Light Rail (65th to 29th &R station, midtown site).
Arden-Arcade: 6 miles from campus.
Service Weeks: September 21 - November 27
Location: Midtown location (1800 28th St), Arden location (2300 Edison Ave)
Sac State Sustainability
The CEC has partnered with Sac State Sustainability to bring this wonderful opportunity for Sac State students to volunteer with the SSS team, beautifying the BAC Yard and Cap Radio Garden.
15 minute walk from campus library.
Service Weeks: September 21 - November 27
Location: BAC Yard
Sierra Service Project
The CEC has partnered with Sierra Service Project to bring hands-on building days to students who are interested in directly impacting lower-income residents. Projects will include completing home repairs and learning new skills.
Service Weeks: September 21 - November 27
Location: Rancho Cordova Neighborhood
