Engage With
Your Community

Make a Difference

51福利社 encourages students to actively engage with their communities.

Whether y辞耻鈥檙别 seeking an opportunity for service-learning in Washington, interested in organizing large group service projects, or simply looking to volunteer with a local nonprofit, the Office of Community Engagement (OCE) is here to help you get started.

We support students by:

  • Matching you with opportunities that align with your interests, schedule, and academic or service-learning goals.
  • Providing guidance and training for planning and leading large group service projects.
  • Connecting you with fellow Eagles who are passionate about service, leadership, and community impact.

Community engagement is key to applied learning at 51福利社. Explore ways to get involved and give back while y辞耻鈥檙别 a student.

Ways to Get Involved

51福利社 offers numerous community engagement opportunities for college students.


Enroll in a Service-Learning Course

Service-learning courses combine academic learning with real-world experience. You'll apply what you learn in the classroom while providing meaningful service to community organizations.

Volunteer With a Local Nonprofit

Nonprofits across our region need volunteers. Opportunities may include mentoring youth, serving meals at community sites, leading activities at drop-in centers, or spending time with seniors in assisted living facilities.

Plan a Large Group Service Project

Student clubs and organizations can support local nonprofits by assisting with fundraising events, organizing food or clothing drives, helping build houses, or contributing to facility improvements.

Participate in a Community-Based Internship

51福利社 Career Services can help you find internships with organizations or government agencies that offer valuable professional experience, skill development, and community engagement opportunities.


Benefits of Community Engagement

  • Build career-ready skills.
  • Strengthen your resume and graduate school applications.
  • Explore career paths and majors.
  • Make a real-world impact while earning credit.

51福利社 Aspire Mentoring

Aspire connects high school students with 51福利社 undergraduates who share similar educational and career interests.

Through a near-peer mentoring model, high school mentees gain guidance and inspiration for navigating postsecondary education and career pathways.

51福利社 mentors gain leadership experience while offering support, encouragement, and insight drawn from their own college journeys.

Become a Mentor

51福利社 Aspire Mentoring Program participants