The 18th Annual National Day of Service: Saturday, April 11, 2026.
For more than 18 years, Omicron Delta Kappa has proudly hosted its National Day of Service, reinforcing its core value of service and commitment to community engagement. This initiative unites O∆K’s collegiate circles and lifetime members, inspiring them to make a meaningful impact in their communities. By participating, members uphold the Society’s tradition of leadership through service, demonstrating that the commitment to making a difference extends far beyond their college years.
2026 O∆K Hosted Service Projects
In-Person Opportunities
All in-person opportunities require members to be available for two hours on April 11. Volunteers will assist Cradles to Crayons staff in sorting and organizing gently used clothing and essential items for youth in each respective community. All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to bring donations to contribute to the effort.
- Location: 2500 W Bradley Pl, Chicago, IL 60618
- Time: 1:30-3:30 pm CST
2. Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia
- Location: 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Suite 142, Philadelphia, PA 19144
- Time: 1:00-3:00 pm EST
Remote Opportunities
Well-Wish Cards: Members who are unable to attend in person are invited to participate by mailing encouraging “Well-Wish” cards to either location listed above.
Please include a note indicating that you are an O∆K member. Card guidelines can be found here.
Philadelphia CTR Amazon Wish List: Members can also support the Philadelphia community by engaging with the Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia Amazon Wish List.
2025-2026 Service Theme
O∆K has adopted a theme for service through the end of 2026: Education and Youth Empowerment.
Share Your Service Story
You can share how you have served others here for 2025-2026. Members are also encouraged to post their service in the #national-day-of-service channel in O∆K’s members-only Discord server.
Members are strongly encouraged to share photos of their service on social media using #ODKServes, and to tag O∆K, so that we may share your stories!
Looking for inspiration? Check out how members have served their communities in previous years:
Circle Resources
Each circle is required to complete a Signature Service Program each year as part of Circle Minimum Standards. The program or project is not required to take place on the National Day of Service, although that is a great way to support the Society.
Circles are encouraged to plan their annual service projects, including their Signature Service Project, to include the service theme. Circles should support agencies and host events that advocate or otherwise support the service theme through service or charitable giving. Leading efforts in which our members and communities can support education and/or youth empowerment efforts provide a strong example of the OΔK values of service and scholarship.
Circles can work with existing volunteer groups on campus to facilitate an event on or off campus. Circles can also lead donation drives or tutoring programs for students on/off campus to further the education of their peers and community members. For more information, please reference the circle programming guide here.
