Sko Serve | Fall Welcome
Start your transition to CU through Sko Serve Fall Welcome programs! This is a unique service opportunity offered by the Volunteer Resource Center for incoming first-year students.
Through collaboration with various local non-profits, this allows you to have a positive impact within your community while receiving transformative experiential education.
Not only does Sko Serve provide participants with a greater sense of self, but it also allows for the development of friendships and relationships, constructs networking bridges, confronts social and environmental issues, and highlights the differences you can make through meaningful service. Take advantage of this altruistic and meaningful work all while meeting new people, learning about Boulder and becoming a Buff.
Program Cost
There is no cost to participate in a Sko Serve Fall Welcome program. Participants will stay in their residence hall rooms and all transportation, food and supplies will be provided by the Volunteer Resource Center.
Explore the 2024 Sko Serve Fall Welcome programs
Program description: A three-day service experience for first-year students to participate in that explores the issue of food insecurity in the greater Boulder area and beyond. Make hands-on change by working with organizations that target this issue and bring sustenance and resources to those not as fortunate.  
Location: Greater Boulder and Denver area
Program dates: Sunday, Aug. 18–Wednesday, Aug. 21
Program description: A three-day service experience for first-year students to participate in meaningful service work regarding animal care. Work with various organizations to help preserve and take care of the wildlife in the Boulder area and discover the importance of giving shelter, love and care to all creatures big and small. 
Location: Greater Boulder and Denver area
Location: Greater Boulder and Denver area
Program dates: Sunday, Aug. 18–Wednesday, Aug. 21
Program description: A three-day service experience for first-year students to participate in positive environmental conservation at several organizations and locations in the mountains. Enjoy the beauty of Boulder’s wildlife while also doing your part to preserve it! 
Location: Greater Boulder and Denver area
Program dates: Sunday, Aug. 18–Wednesday, Aug. 21