Serve Day
Serve Day '26 = Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
In the fall of 1999, George Fox University President David Brandt instituted an annual day of service known as Serve Day. He wanted every member of the university community to have the opportunity to demonstrate the heart of Jesus Christ through a full day of service to the surrounding community.
Each year, almost 2,000 students, faculty, administrators, staff and alumni spend the third Wednesday of the fall semester lending a helping hand at various service sites. Service projects can be anything from painting murals, reading to local school children, visiting elderly neighbors, building/rebuilding projects, caring for animals, or offering much-needed yardwork or deep-cleaning to area organizations.
Ultimately, our goal is to provide an opportunity for George Fox students and employees to utilize serving as a means of greater proximity, deeper learning, and mutual encouragement with our neighbors. It is our hope on this day to not only learn about the surrounding community, but to also learn from them, as well as to get a chance to follow Christ more deeply in serving with passion.
Community Partnering on Service Projects
Our goal is that Serve Day benefit local organizations and neighbors, not only on the day itself, but throughout the academic year. By sending our community members to do good work at your site, our hope is that students get to know your organization and mission better, as well as pursue ongoing, reciprocal connections and future volunteering opportunities year-round.
If you believe your organization would benefit from a service project on Serve Day and partner with us on this day and beyond, please feel free to apply to become a Serve Day site here:
Student & Employee Participants
Serve Day is one of George Fox University's most meaningful annual traditions — a day when employees and students step off campus together to learn and serve alongside community organizations and neighbors.
Participation is required for all full-time undergraduate students and employees (.5 FTE and above) as established by the Board of Trustees and Executive Leadership.
2026 Employee Info Gathering Form
Use the Employee Info Form above to request a site reconnection or note any limitations we should consider for your assignment. Site details, logistics, app instructions, and driving assignments will be shared as information becomes available.
Commuter Student Serve Day Form
A quad map for Serve Day groups to meet together on the morning of the big day!
Contact Us
Mailing Address
George Fox UniversityAttn: Serve Day
414 N. Meridian St. #6274
Newberg, OR 97132
