UCLA Impacts

At UCLA, it's not just about giving back, but feeling good about the impact you make on others. Learn about alumni volunteers making a difference on and off campus and how Bruin women are "Boundless."

UCLA People-Animal Connection

For more than 20 years the UCLA People-Animal Connection (PAC) program has brought hope to hundreds of critically ill patients. Fulfilling a mission to promote physical healing through emotional well-being PAC therapy dogs help patients shift their focus to a world outside of the hospital by connecting with unconditional love.

2018 UCLA Alumnae Conference: Boundless

UCLA Affinity and Diversity Programs presented an “unconference conference” that empowered and uplifted alumnae through reflective sessions and engaging workshops. At the day’s end the women took part in a PortraYt Project photoshoot that invited them to capture their most authentic response to the question, “What makes you boundless?”

Project SPELL

Project Spell, in conjunction with UCLA Alumni Bruin Connections, partners UCLA student volunteers with campus service employees for whom English is their second language. By creating personalized tutoring sessions that improve communication skills in ways that are specific to the learner’s goals, both parties gain valuable experience and insight and make rewarding friendships.

Volunteer Center

In 2009, the UCLA Volunteer Center’s began its civic engagement in Los Angeles. On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Center marks its 10th anniversary by expanding True Bruin service values to nearly every major city in the nation and locations around the world. Read how Bruin volunteers are making a difference in the world.