Community Service

Community Service at Rutgers

At Rutgers University, we highly value community service and the experiences that students receive by participating in different community service initiatives. We seek to foster social responsibility and learning through community engagement and volunteer opportunities. We provide and support co-curricular opportunities which prepare students and inspire them to be active citizens, while inspiring them to be socially aware and civically involved in their communities. Volunteering can make a huge impact on the lives of those who you are serving, as well as your own life. We invite you to take a look at all of the opportunities we have to offer and invest in the future of the greater New Brunswick community in which you are learning and living!

Student Volunteer Council

The Student Volunteer Council provides Rutgers University students with opportunities to participate in community service initiatives during the academic year.  The Council acts as a resource for students and organizations to find and plan service initiatives.  For questions, comments, or service suggestions, please contact SVC at svc@echo.rutgers.edu.

 Click here to learn more about the Student Volunteer Council.

Alternative Breaks

The Rutgers University Alternative Winter Break and Spring Break programs provide a group of Rutgers University undergraduate students with a semester-long experience centered on community service. Participants learn about a particular community issue within the United States during five weeks of pre-trip meetings and a volunteer break excursion.

Click here to learn more about Alternative Breaks.