Community Engagement
Students in College of Humanities and Sciences are part of the dynamic and vibrant Richmond metro community and engage with the community in various ways—through personal volunteerism, service learning classes and community research experiences. Are you interested in tutoring a student from a local elementary school, working on a community garden in a food desert or volunteering at a local health clinic? These are just a few of the many activities our students are engaged in. Find ways you can get involved below.
my service experienceCarver Dance gave me and other VCU students an opportunity to use our skills and knowledge from the classroom to support nearby Richmond communities. It is so fulfilling to see kids open up and have fun with the dances we share with them, as it shows us that they feel more comfortable expressing themselves.
Community Engagement Highlights
Feb. 19, 2024
In VCU Honors College, students get teaching and tutoring experience through partnership with Richmond public high school
Now in its eighth year, the Open-Honors Connect program enhances undergraduate learning while expanding course offerings for the city school system.
Feb. 15, 2024
VCU researchers team up with Salvation Army to promote financial literacy for Richmond families while targeting the roots of poverty
Psychology professor Marcia Winter says addressing both topics together, through the new Building Wealth and Health Network, can help break the cycle.
Dec. 8, 2023
In the VCU Math Circle, local teen students get to shape their interest and knowledge
Weekend sessions introduce middle- and high-schoolers to faculty and help reveal the breadth of math’s majesty in solving problems.