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Community Service at UCSD

Learn about community service opportunities at UCSD.

Volunteering offers great opportunities to:

  • Learn about social and environmental issues firsthand
  • Put solutions into practice and leave a legacy
  • Make friends with similar interests
  • Build skills for your resume, no experience necessary
  • Get on-the-job training
  • Give back to San Diego and world communities

Center for Student Involvement

Associated Students Volunteer Connection

Visit the Associated Students Volunteer Connection, a student-run office that serves as a clearinghouse for both on- and off-campus volunteer opportunities.

This office coordinates 6 community service organizations, provides monthly service projects, and plans 5 annual service events such as Hands On San Diego.

Colleges

Check with your college to see if they have college-based service organizations and projects:

Off-campus opportunities

If you're interested in working with local non-profits, see a list of off-campus resources.

Other resources

Contacts:

Center for Student Involvement, (858) 534-0501.