Preparing students to be active global citizens by engaging them in service activities that enhance This information is being provided as a public service.
Community Outreach offers the following services:
One-time and regular service programs that meet self-identified community needs. Volunteer and federal work-study positions in local human service agencies and schools. Professional and leadership development for participants and coordinators. Advising for individual students, student organizations, faculty and staff who desire assistance in devel
03/13/2025
Attention CO seniors 📢 Would you like to reflect with others on your experience in CO and your time at UConn? Join us on April 2nd for individual reflection and group sharing activities. This event is open to all who are graduating in May 2025, or slightly after.
Space is limited, so RSVP on UConntact to secure your spot!
03/11/2025
This past weekend, the Community Outreach team attended the Night-Of to raise money and awareness for kids and families at Connecticut Children’s. Our team miracle child, Luca, and his family joined us for this dance marathon event! Led by team captains Isabela Londono and Ashley Kennedy, our team exceeded its $7000 fundraising goal, contributing to the $2.1 million raised by UConn students this year.
Thank you to all who supported this cause to for children’s’ health in our community!
03/07/2025
Apply now for open Community Outreach Student Leader positions!
Student Leaders are responsible for volunteer recruitment, program planning, and implementing service that meets self-identified community needs while promoting reflection about social justice. There is also potential to use work-study funds or earn academic credit during the term of service!
Students selected for these positions will serve as Student Leaders for the 2025-26 academic year for their program. See the full list of open positions and apply by March 14th using the link in our bio!
03/03/2025
Next Tuesday, join us for a dialogue event with Dr. Dierdre Cooper Owens on reproductive justice, hosted in collaboration with .
Sign up in UConntact using the QR code or the link below!
https://uconntact.uconn.edu/event/11118200
02/26/2025
This , meet Paige, the community engagement coordinator for ! Paige is a junior studying elementary education. A fun fact about her is she is on the HuskyTHON Management Team!
02/24/2025
This is the last week of and Alternative Breaks is halfway to their donor goal! If you or anyone you know would like to donate, please click the link below or in our story! We make sure that every dollar counts, and we thank everyone who has and will be donating to our program :)
Use the link below to donate!
https://www.givecampus.com/ipy09n
02/24/2025
Over 10 days in January, the Costa Rica Community Development Alt Break team had the opportunity of contributing to the community in several ways: completing the final stage of construction on a teacher’s dormitory, running workshops, and painting the local school that they stayed in. They were able to talk with the local families, the health clinic staff, and farmers who generously shared their time and stories.
These interactions deepened their understanding of daily life in Los Jazmines and reinforced the importance of community development work that they learned about.
02/19/2025
In one week, join CO for an evening of origami making!
Paper, instructions, music, and snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!
02/18/2025
Alternative Breaks is halfway through the campaign! Any donations made on February 18th by current UConn students or alumni from the last 10 years will have an important impact on our campaign! We can’t wait to see the Alternative Breaks family show up tomorrow!
We thank you all for your support once again, this program would not be possible without donations from people like you! Use the link below to donate!
https://www.givecampus.com/ipy09n
02/12/2025
Our first of the semester is Daniella, a day leader for the 4-H Vernon program!
Daniella is a sophomore pursuing a dual degree in pre-teaching and biology. You may also know Daniella as the West Residence Hall Council’s vice president, where she enjoys hosting exciting and free events for West residents. She encourages residents to stay tuned for fun events to come!
02/11/2025
It’s week 2 of and Alternative Breaks is still fundraising! Help us raise funds for our service-learning programs, where students engage with communities and work towards positive change.
The link to donate can be found in our story, or at the link below! Any donation is greatly appreciated, and will go towards supporting our program directly and future participants!
02/10/2025
Swipe through to see a recap of the winter alternative break in Sabana, Luquillo, and San Juan Puerto Rico!