Into Amherst Community Service Day
Into Amherst Community Service Day, takes place every spring in Amherst with UMass Amherst students and a varierty of Amherst community members. This year the event will be held on the Friday afternoon of April 29th from 1:00pm to 6:00 pm. The day will kick-off with a welcome from the Chancellor & the Town Manager and begin and conclude on the Amherst Common. There will bus transportation to town from locations around campus. With approximately 300 students and community members expected to participate in contributing their energy and enthusiasm to complete needed projects in Amherst and in surrounding communities, the day promises to be a productive one. Projects in Amherst include painting the interior and exterior of buildings, conservation areas, improving playgrounds, gardening and other projects organized through 29 local community organizations and Town of Amherst programs. The event represents and on-going and collaborative effort between UMass and the Town of Amherst.
Directions & Parking
Bus transportation will be available from locations around campus. Please contact the Office of Community Service Learning at 545-2015