Youth Educational Services (Y.E.S.) at Cal Poly Humboldt invites students, staff, and faculty to participate in the Serve-a-Thon volunteer event at the Potawot Community Food Garden on Monday, March 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Held annually in honor of Cesar Chavez Day, this event provides an opportunity for volunteers to make meaningful contributions towards supporting sustainable food systems and community well-being. Serve-a-Thon is not only a tradition to honor Cesar Chavez’s legacy of service and social justice, but also an opportunity to build connections, learn new skills, and make a difference. 

Serve-a-Thon is Y.E.S.'s largest volunteer event of the year, and marks the grand finale of its annual fundraising campaign. Volunteers will help with outdoor projects such as weeding, tending greenhouse plants, harvesting fruits and vegetables, and caring for the orchard. These efforts directly support the Potawot Community Food Garden, which is part of United Indian Health Services and provides fresh, healthy food for local Native families. Each year, Serve-a-Thon volunteers collectively contribute between 200 and 300 service hours in a single day, making a huge impact!

The event takes place rain or shine, and Y.E.S. welcomes up to 100 volunteers to come contribute. Free bus transportation will be available for Cal Poly Humboldt students and staff. Registered volunteers will receive additional details via email, including transportation schedules.

Registration is now open, and interested participants are encouraged to sign up no later than Thursday, March 27 at https://hum.link/yesserve to secure a spot. 

For more information, please visit Y.E.S’s website. Check out the flyer HERE.