Community Service
Looking to get involved and make a difference? We’re excited you’re here! OLCE coordinates Days of Service like Spartan Service Day and the MLK Day of Service, where Spartans come together, individually or in groups, to give back. You can also take part in Catalyst Days, one-time service experiences that let you explore new causes, meet other students, and make an impact right here in our community.
Explore Service Opportunities on GivePulse
GivePulse is UNCG’s central hub for discovering and tracking service. It connects you with hundreds of volunteer opportunities in the Greensboro community and beyond. Through GivePulse, you can:
- Find and register for service events with local nonprofits and campus partners.
- Track and verify your service hours for classes, organizations, or leadership programs.
- Reflect on your experiences and see the collective impact Spartans are making across the region.
Explore GivePulse Opportunities
Stay Connected: Weekly Announcements
Want to stay updated on new service opportunities and campus engagement events? Sign up for OLCE’s Weekly Announcements to receive:
- Upcoming service events and community partner needs.
- Leadership and civic engagement opportunities.
- GivePulse highlights and other ways to get involved.
Sign Up for Weekly Announcements
Students engaged in co-curricular service are provided the opportunity to explore their values, passions, and career interests; network with UNCG peers and community leaders; learn about themselves and others; practice and develop effective leadership skills; make commitments to social, environmental, and cultural issues; and connect in-class learning with out-of-class experiences.
Co-curricular service opportunities complement UNCG’s traditional education by providing experiential programs that move students forward along a journey toward active citizenship. An “active citizen” is one who engages the community, is empowered to participate in decisions related to public policy/services, understands political/economic/social contexts in order to make informed decisions, and challenges policies/actions/structures based upon principles of social justice.