
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
March 21, 2023
Digital map of Richmond’s Barton Heights Cemeteries to be unveiled
The project by VCU, University of Richmond and community partners will make it far easier for descendants to find graves of family members at the historically African American cemeteries.
March 6, 2023
Class of 2023: Bridget Ferguson is providing much-needed Spanish interpretation services in the legal system
Ferguson, a student in VCU’s Spanish-English Translation Interpretation Certificate program, says it feels “meaningful and rewarding to be able to put my abilities to use in a way that helps people and helps to maintain the integrity of our legal system.”
Feb. 24, 2023
Project Gabriel: President’s Special Commission on Slavery and Justice will help VCU reconcile the past with the present
VCU’s journey of reflection and transformation continues with commission that will strive to continue to acknowledge the institution’s past, engage continuously with the community and make meaningful changes.