Every April, we invite off-campus students to join us in partnership with Boston residents to beautify neighborhoods surrounding Northeastern. Learn more about how you can get involved in this good neighbor program associated with the City of Boston’s annual Love Your Block initiative.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the annual spring clean-up?
The clean-up will fall on Saturday, April 12th, 2025. Check-in opens at 9:45am. Projects are approximately 2 hours long. We end our day around 12:00pm.
Who can participate?
Any Northeastern student can sign-up to join us. We are intentional to invite students that have previously participated in our Breakfast Club program first, and then we open it up to the community.
What locations are available?
Each year, our community partners submit requests to participate. We try our best to accommodate all requests with the focus being on locations that are near campus or within off-campus student neighborhoods including Fort Hill, Mission Hill, Roxbury, Fenway, South End, and Back Bay.
Students signing up can indicate their location preference.
How can I sign-up?
You can sign-up starting on March 14th, 2025. The online form will be posted here. We will close the form once we reach our capacity, or by April 6th, 2025. If you have questions, please contact us at offcampus@northeastern.edu.
What type of projects are included during the spring clean-up?
Projects including raking, mulching, planting, trash collection, compost turning, garden maintenance, weed pulling, and painting.
What attire do I need to participate?
You must wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. All projects will require working with garden tools and in the dirt. Gloves and tools are provided to all volunteers.
What is the deadline to sign-up?
The deadline to participate is Sunday, April 6th. We will close the sign-up form once it is full. Sign-up here.
Can I sign-up with a group?
Yes, and each participating member of your group must complete the form to save their spot. If you are with a group, please indicate so in the sign-up form.
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