2. 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.

3. 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

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

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

6. What kind of impact does BIG Event make?

7. Before

8. After

9. Before

10. After

11. 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

12. What kind of impact does BIG Event make?

13. 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

14. 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 