Our community service programs provide meaningful opportunities for students to make a lasting impact while developing as ethical leaders and engaged citizens. Through hands-on service, critical reflection, and collaborative partnerships with local communities, participants deepen their understanding of social issues, strengthen their civic responsibility, and build connections that extend beyond campus.
Join one of our service activities below and start making a difference.
- Alternative Service Breaks (ASB): Spend spring break volunteering around the country
- Days of Service (DoS): Serve our local community through meaningful weekend projects
- First-Year Student Outreach Program (FYSOP): Engage in service and reflection with peers
- Student Food Rescue (SFR): Address neighborhood food insecurities
- BU Voices (BUV): Emphasizes the importance of civic engagement
The CUBE
Our 5 community service initiatives are housed within our CUBE space, which is just a couple doors down from the SLIC Lounge. The CUBE is named for our 3 C’s, Connection, Collaboration, and Community, which guides the work of the entire center, and the CUBE in particular. The Program Managers for ASB, DoS, FYSOP, SFR, and BUV all work out of the CUBE and are available to meet with student leaders, volunteers, campus leaders, and community partners on ways to collaborate and serve the BU and wider-Boston community!
Throughout the year, we host trainings, workshops, and discussions in the CUBE, welcoming students who are looking to engage in service, community work, or a place to connect with others.
As a Student Group:
Collaborate with us on service events, civic engagement initiatives, and more! Partnering with student organizations allows us to expand the reach of these opportunities and engage a broader campus and community audience. Together, we can co-host existing events, plan service-focused programs on campus, and develop new volunteer initiatives.
Looking to organize your own volunteer event? We can connect your student group with community partners based on your interests and goals, helping you find the right organization and point of contact to plan your event.
If you are interested in partnering with us, please fill out the following interest form.
Stay connected by joining our mailing list which subscribes you to our newsletter. You’ll receive updates on upcoming service and civic engagement opportunities both on and off campus, along with our external volunteering calendar for opportunities outside of our programs.