Video/Photos: LSU Tigers Make a $2.4 Million Difference Through Volunteerism, Service Events

April 25, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year alone, LSU students recorded 88,485 hours of service with an estimated economic impact of more than $2.4 million.

Student volunteers gain valuable leadership experience as they focus their efforts on real needs identified by Baton Rouge residents and organizations from all walks of life.

Spring Greening Day is an annual half-day service project to beautify and green the LSU campus. On April 25, 2024, students planted natives and perennials in front of the Greek Amphitheater.

Students take part in LSU's annual Geaux Big Baton Rouge day of service on April 13, 2024.

Geaux Big Baton Rouge — a fun, inclusive, and collaborative celebration of service — is LSU's largest single day of student contributions to the Greater Baton Rouge community. For this year's event, held Saturday, April 13, students from across campus came out to help out however they could.

2,219

Hours served by individual students and student organizations at the LSU Food Pantry.

1,925

Hours served by student athletes through LSU Tiger Life.

22,100

Service-learning hours through LSU's Center for Community Engagement, Learning and Leadership.

64,295

Volunteer service hours by our fraternities and sororities.

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Whether it's one hour of the day or a semester-long commitment, LSU student volunteers are making a lasting impact on the community while developing leadership skills.

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