5 Days of Service

Join us from March 23 to March 27, 2026!


What is 5 Days of Service?

Join us for 5 Days of Service, a week filled with meaningful volunteer opportunities in partnership with local non-profit organizations and campus partners. From March 23-27, students, including members of various student clubs, will have the chance to engage in service projects that make a positive impact in the greater Grand Rapids community.

Each day, different service events will take place at various locations and times, providing flexible opportunities for volunteers to get involved. Students will need to provide their own transportation to service events, with all events taking place either on campus or on the Laker Line bus line. This initiative, hosted by the Office of Student Life, highlights the incredible work of non-profits and student service organizations dedicated to community outreach and advocacy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference, connect with fellow students, and support valuable causes! 

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Calling All Students!

If you or your organization is interested in being part of our 5 days of service please fill out the form here or at the bottom of the page!

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ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE ALERT!

The organization and individual with the MOST attendance over all 5 days will get a special shoutout during the Service Fair on Friday

Make sure you scan the QR codes at each site to lock in your attendance, and don’t forget to select which organization you’re a part of (if applicable).

Show up, Scan in, Get recognized!

Events Schedule


Monday, March 23- Sort & Support

Organization

Activity

Time

Location

GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project

Help out with seeding tomatoes, flowers, and other produce

2-4pm

Greenhouse on campus in Kindschi Hall of Science (Room 2241)

Tuesday, March 24- Remove & Rebuild

Organization

Activity

Time

Location

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks

&

Habitat for Humanity of Kent County

Learn about forest health with friends of GR Parks. Help in cutting down invasive shrubs and applying an herbicide to prevent regrowth.

At Habitat, Help with construction work site, no previous experience needed, the training and the tools will be provided!

2-4 PM

 

 

TBD

Aman Park, 0 -1859 Lake Michigan Dr, Grand Rapids, MI 49534

 

TBD

 

Wednesday, March 25-Stock, store, & serve

Organization

Activity

Time

Location

Bethany Christian Services

&

Mel Trotter Ministries

With Bethany Christian Services, help with organizing and clearing a storage room at our facility.

Assist in the kitchen with Mel Trotter. Tasks may include making sack lunches for guests, light food prep or cleaning the kitchen.

9am - 11am

 

 

11am - 1pm

Bethany Christians Services, 660 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

 

Mel Trotter Ministries, 225 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Thursday, March 26-Kitchen Kindness & Clubhouse Care

Organization

Activity

Time

Location

Mel Trotter Ministries

&

Gilda's Club Grand Rapids

Assist in the kitchen with Mel Trotter. Tasks may include making sack lunches for guests, light food prep or cleaning the kitchen.

With Gilda's Club, work on various projects around the clubhouse ranging from administrative tasks, outdoor projects, and making freezer meals for our Supper Together program.

11am - 1pm

 

 

11:30am - 1:30pm

 

Mel Trotter Ministries, 225 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

 

 

Gilda's Club, 1806 Bridge St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Friday, March 27- Connect & Respect

Organization

Activity

Time

Location

Habitat for Humanity of Kent County

GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project

Bethany Christian Services

Women At Risk International Volunteer

Learn about the work of these organizations and find volunteer opportunities with them

12pm-2pm

Kirkhof lobby

5 Days of Service Student Registration

Looking for some opportunities to serve your community? 5 Days of Service is for you! Please complete the form below on which sites and days you will be attending. Don't forget to shoutout any organizations or student groups you are serving with. There will be a shoutout on socials and certificate for the organization and individual with the most hours out of the 5 days! 

* denotes a required field

Student Info

Site Selection






Liability Agreements

Are you under 18? *


Behavioral Contract

I understand that as a member of the GVSU community, I will conduct myself in a professional, safe manner during the program and will strive to represent well Grand Valley State University. I understand that this program is a privilege that will be immediately revoked if I violate any of the following standards:

  1. I will travel with my group at all times and will not venture out by myself.
  2. I will arrive on time to all designated travel departures, and I understand I may have to seek alternative transportation at my own expense if I am not present at departure time.
  3. I will abide by all Grand Valley State University policies, conduct rules, and laws of the land at the service location. I understand that any violation of the above standards will cause an immediate trip back to GVSU at my expense.

Travel Release Statement Assumption of Risk and Release for Off Campus Activities

RELEASE EXECUTED by the undersigned to Grand Valley State University, One Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401 IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to participate in a voluntary activity that will involve travel off campus grounds offered through Grand Valley State University, I the undersigned, in full recognition and appreciation of the dangers and hazards inherent to participating in this activity/program to which I may be exposed during my enrollment and/or participation in this activity/program, do hereby agree to assume all the risks and responsibilities surrounding my participation in this activity/program or any independent activities undertaken as an adjunct thereto; and further, I do for myself, my heirs, and personal representative(s) hereby defend, hold harmless, indemnify, and release, and forever discharge and all its officers, agents and employees from and against and all claims, demands, and actions, or causes of action, on account of damage to personal property, or personal injury, or death which may result from my participation, and which result from causes beyond the control of, and without the fault or negligence of Grand Valley State University, its officers, agents, or employees, during the period of my participation as aforesaid.

Do you agree to the above statements? *

Please sign below if you agree.


Human Verification *



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