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Jan and Bud Richter Center

Current and Upcoming Events

Get involved with the Richter Center! There are many opportunities to serve your local community below.

Fall 2023 Semester

Students at Community Service Opportunities Fair

August 30, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM In front of the Kennel Bookstore

The Fall Community Service Opportunities Fair, open to students, faculty and staff, will feature over 65 community and campus agencies sharing volunteer, internship, and job opportunities. Students are able to personally meet with representatives from local community benefit organizations to learn about volunteer opportunities that can assist in fulfilling service-learning requirements. A sampling of agencies that have participated in past events include: American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Central CA Blood Center, Children's Hospital Central California, Fresno Fire Department, and Sierra Foothill Conservancy.

Current Service Opportunities

Student donating blood

Blood mobile on Fresno State campus

Blood Drive: Benefiting the Central California Blood Center

  • September 13, 2023: 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. RSU 207AB and Memorial Garden
  • September 14, 2023: 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. RSU 207AB and Memorial Garden 
  • November 14, 2023: 3:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.  Lot P24 and Lot P31
  • November 15, 2023: 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. RSU 207AB and Lots P24 & P31
  • November 16, 2023: 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. RSU 207AB and Lots P24 & P31 

Blood Donation Locations: www.donateblood.org

To donate blood you must be in good general health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be at least 17 years old. Photo ID and social security number are required at donor registration. Please eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids four hours prior to donation. Donating blood is not painful and takes less than an hour. YOUR donation could save up to three lives!

For more information on blood donation, please call the Central California Blood Center at 559-389-5433.

 

Jan and Bud Richter

November 11, 2023 - November 18, 2023

The Bud Richter Week of Service remembers and honors the life of Elmer “Bud” Richter by engaging hundreds of Fresno State students, staff and faculty in service.

Several service events are planned as part of the week-long celebration of giving back, but individuals may also choose to serve with agencies or at events not coordinated by the Richter Center. 

More details and opportunities to register will be available in the coming weeks. 

On Nov. 13, 2007 the Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning at Fresno State was established thanks to the generous support of the family. That date is also the annual World Kindness Day, which reflects the motto by which the Richters lived their lives, “Do unto others as you would have done unto you.” 

Bud Richter passed away in January 2021, and the impact he has had on Fresno State and the community cannot be overstated, said Chris Fiorentino, director of the Richter Center. “He directly and indirectly touched thousands of lives and transformed our community and campus in many, many ways,” Fiorentino said.

 

Spring 2024 Semester

Students volunteering with trash clean up

January 31, 2024 from 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M in the Resnick Student Union

When students partner with local community benefit organizations a unique opportunity arises for students to develop a better understanding of the comprehensive needs that exist in the community. These partnerships provide students with valuable learning experiences and community agencies with a valuable pool of potential volunteers, interns, and even employees.

During the Community Service Opportunities Fair students will have the opportunity to learn about volunteer, service-learning, internship and career opportunities offered through area community benefit organizations. 

Current Service Opportunities

 

Fresno State mascot donating blood

 

Benefiting the Central California Blood Center 

  • February 6, 2024: 3:30 P.M.- 7:30 P.M. Residence Dining Hall
  • February 7, 2024: 9:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M. RSU 207AB and Memorial Garden
  • February 8, 2024: 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. RSU 207AB and Memorial Garden
  • April 9, 2024: 3:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Residence Dining Hall
  • April 10, 2024: 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. RSU 207AB and Memorial Garden
  • April 11, 2024: 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. RSU 207AB and Memorial Garden

To donate blood you must be in good general health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be at least 17 years old. Photo ID and social security number are required at donor registration. Please eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids four hours prior to donation. Donating blood is not painful and takes less than an hour. YOUR donation could save up to three lives!

For more information on blood donation, please call the Central California Blood Center at 559-389-5433.

 

student volunteers with shovels and wheelbarrows

The Fresno State Alternative Break Program has been providing students with opportunities to support the local community since 2001. Student teams work together at a variety of sites throughout the region. There are numerous benefits to participating in the Alternative Break Program, such as:

  • Developing leadership skills through team building, communication, and coordination.
  • Networking with other students and community benefit organizations.
  • Enhancing personal and professional development.
  • Completing 25-30 community service hours.
  • Making a difference in the lives of our community members!

For more information about Alternative Spring Break 2024, please complete the interest form below!

Interest Form

 

Kid's Day Save the Date Flyer

Thank you so much for your interest in Kids Day!

This year, Kids Day is on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024.

More details and opportunities to register will be available in the coming weeks.

We are excited to announce that the 37th annual Kids Day event will be taking place on Tuesday, March 12. Each year, Fresno State students, faculty and staff come together to support the ill and injured children of the Central Valley by participating in Kids Day.

Donations collected on Kids Day helps to support Valley Children’s greatest needs. Kids Day is one of the valley’s largest and most visible special events to benefit Valley Children’s Hospital. Each year a friendly competition is held to recognize the top-selling organizations. 

students posing around art of life sign

Recruitent has closed for Spring into Service.

More details and opportunities to register will be available in the coming weeks.