History of BIG Event The Big Event is the nation’s largest one-day, student run community service project. Originally started in College Station in 1982, it was a way for the University to give something back to the community that is so supportive. The Big Event has been adopted by many Universities in the A&M system, as well as many outside universities.

BIG Event on the Island A tradition on the Island since Last Year: Over 200 volunteers 20 teams 20 different project sites Over 100 job site applications submitted

Who are we helping? Elderly Disabled Chronically ill Homebound Low income Local non-profits and community partners

Types of Projects Mowing lawns Trimming trees Raking Painting Planting flowers Park clean-ups

What kind of impact does BIG Event make?

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What kind of impact does BIG Event make? Brings students together to help out a worthwhile cause Unites our campus with the community Lets people know that there is help and someone who cares

What kind of impact does BIG Event make?

How can you help? Join a planning committee! Form a team! BIG Event Chair, Campus Outreach, Community Outreach, Logistics, Site Checker, Hospitality Form a team! Volunteers who are bilingual and have experience with lawn mowers and weed eaters

What can you gain by being a part of a planning committee? POSSIBLY a trip to College Station for the BIG Event annual conference Planning skills, leadership, team building, time management, professional experience within your area of study Fulfillment of helping plan an event that affects others’ lives and inspires hope 