On four dates during the academic year, Biology students in FYE classes and in Biology Club will volunteer at on-campus blood drives for the American Red Cross. Students assist by promoting donation among their peers, by registering volunteers as they arrive at the drive, and by personing the canteen for donors.

Science on Wheels is a community outreach program designed to promote interest in Science among K-12 students. Each year a group of Alfred students and faculty take a number of demonstrations and experiments on the road to area schools. AU Biology students, especially those interested in education, are encouraged to participate in this program.

The 48 Hour Challenge is a game for teams of high schools students and their advisor. Clues are posted to the 48 Hour Challenge Website, and teams must use scientific logic and reasoning to figure out the problem. Teams prepare at their home schools, and then travel to Alfred for 48 hours of fun in the labs, where they are able to conduct experiments in order to solve the problem! Alfred Biology faculty and students assist the high school students in the biology labs while they are on campus.

The AU Biology Club participates in several community outreach activities each year. Examples of past activities include helping to organize Blood Drives, participating in March of Dimes Walks, participating in AIDS walks, as well as other charity events.