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Community Outreach

Resources

Advisement & Individual Placements

Staff in the Community Outreach office is available to meet with students to discuss involvement in community service opportunities. Students can schedule individual meetings with staff to discuss their ideas and concerns related to the academic, professional, and personal aspects of public service.

As a student are you...

  • Not too sure what you are looking for?
  • Not finding what you need on these pages?
  • Need to fulfill a community service requirement?
  • Interested in starting a community service program?
  • Looking for a career in public service?
  • Need advice on building your resume?

Community Outreach Staff are committed to supporting students in fulfilling personal and career goals. Students can meet with a staff person to discuss community service opportunities, leadership positions, and career ideas within the public service sector…and everything in between!

For us to better meet your needs we ask students to think through what type of experience they are looking for. Here are some questions to assist in that process:

  • How many hours can you commit to community service?
  • What days & times are you free?
  • What populations are you interested in working with (children, elderly etc.)?
  • Are you interested in learning more about certain issues (AIDS, homelessness, hunger etc.)?

For more information or to set up an appointment please call Community Outreach at 860-486-1165 or send your information via our online form.

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Federal Community Service Work-Study

Through the federal work-study program, Community Outreach employs over 60 UConn students as coordinators, tutors, mentors, and drivers. Community Outreach works collaboratively with the Office of Student Financial Aid Services to develop community service work-study placements. Students may be placed in a Community Outreach semester-long program or at a local non-profit organization. Positions provide students an opportunity to earn their designated work-study allotment, gain valuable career-related & interest-related experience while delivering meaningful services to the community. All positions in our Semester Long Programs are available for work-study students. Please contact a program director to inquire about opportunities. If you are looking for additional work-study opportunities in not-for-profit settings, please utilize the Office of Student Financial Aid Services' online job search.

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Transportation

Community Outreach understands the need for dependable transportation to community service sites. Community Outreach provides transportation for its programs participants whenever feasible. Participants may be asked to find their own method of transportation if necessary. The Individual Program Directors can advise you on what works best for their program.

For sites close to campus, students may walk, ride a bike, or take the University Shuttle Bus. Students may also use the Willimantic City Bus for agencies located near the bus routes.

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