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The Office of Community Outreach (CO) in the Department of Community Outreach offers a variety of educational events and
Student Activities offers hundreds of service opportunities for trainings throughout the year aimed at increasing awareness,
students throughout the year. interest, and involvement of UConn students in current political
and social issues. These include advocacy trainings, conferences,
•One-Time Service Projects – Interested in giving back but dialogues, and various speaking engagements around topics
have limited time? Try a one-time service event like MLK related to service and community issues. There are opportunities
Day of Service, Special Olympics events, or Community that encourage learning outside of the classroom environment
Service Days. by combining community service and academics. In fact, some
courses have a built-in service component that allows you to
•Alternative Breaks – Engage with a community outside of analyze social issues, explore career options, develop skills for
UConn through service for a weekend during the fall or working with diverse populations, obtain tools for effective
spring semester or for a week during Winter Break or communication, and much more. The Human Rights in Action
Spring Break. Learning Community allows students with similar interests in
service to live in a collective environment that combines their
•Semester-Long Programs – Get involved with weekly academic studies with community work.
service programs focused on health and human services,
language and literacy, or youth development and education Change
throughout the semester. This is a great opportunity to meet
dedicated students making change in our local community! During the 2015-2016 school year, students involved with
CO contributed over 100,000 hours of service in over 180
Lead organizations across the country and world wide!
Each of CO’s service programs is facilitated by a student leader. These
positions sharpen your leadership skills and prepare you for future
professional roles. If you’re ready to lead with CO, just ask us how!
Student Union Room 302 @UConnOutreach
communityoutreach.uconn.edu
UConn Community Outreach
Have Federal Work Study?
If you are awarded Federal Work-Study, you can get paid to serve
with Community Outreach by participating in service programs,
office administration, public relations and/or transportation
services.
Need A Ride?
CO provides transportation to and from the majority of its service
sites for participants of Community Outreach programs. Together
with your student leader, we will coordinate your round trip
transportation.
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