A project idea is a volunteer opportunity proposed by a community member or group to serve others in Irvine—such as assembling care kits, leading a cleanup, or partnering with a school, senior center, or park. Love Irvine ensures every project is safe, feasible, and community-focused.

Anyone can lead—teachers, parents, youth groups, businesses, clubs, or individuals with a heart to serve.

Not at all. We’ve shifted from calling these 'Project Proposals' to 'Project Ideas' because we want to make it approachable. You don’t need to know all the logistics. Just share your idea and we’ll help you figure it out.

Great ideas are usually:

• Simple: easy to plan and carry out

• Community-focused: addressing real needs in Irvine

• Team-friendly: suitable for 10–100 volunteers

• Safe and appropriate: mindful of participants’ age and abilities

• Time-conscious: can be done within the typical 3-4 hour timeframe of Citywide Serve Day

Some popular project types include:

• Food and donation drives

• Park or trail cleanups

• Writing encouragement cards

• Visiting seniors or veterans

• Serving at local shelters or community centers

Get inspired by viewing last year’s projects »

Project leaders are asked to:

• Maintain timely communication with Love Irvine Leadership.

• Attend a mandatory Project Leader Meeting (details below, select one of the two).

• Meet with your support team to plan volunteer preparation for November 8th, 2024.

• Communicate with Love Irvine and your project volunteers leading up to the event.

• Email volunteers who signed up for my project site.

• Attend the November 8th, 2025, morning kick-off to welcome volunteers.

• Coordinate volunteers for project completion.

• Best efforts so that volunteers have the best experience.

The Love Irvine team will review your idea and connect with you to finalize logistics. You’ll be invited to attend a mandatory training session, and we’ll support you in bringing your project to life.

No! We encourage you to propose a project and find someone else to lead it! Can’t find someone to lead it? Let us know, and let’s see what we can do.

Once your idea is approved:

• You (or your designated person) becomes the project leader/coordinator, serving as the point person between Love Irvine and volunteers.

• You help coordinate logistics like supplies, communication, and planning with your volunteer team.

• You’ll attend mandatory training sessions to help you prepare.

• On the day, you’ll kick things off and assist volunteers to make sure the project runs smoothly and effectively.

• Project idea submissions due: Sunday, September 7, 2025

• Citywide Serve Day event date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Just fill out the form on the “Submit a Project” page.

Not yet! When you submit your idea, you’re expressing interest in leading a project. We’ll work with you to finalize the details and support you in recruiting volunteers using our volunteer platform.