Make an Impact Through Community Service
At VCU, community engagement is a key part of our mission. Faculty and staff members have unique opportunities to give back, build connections, and apply their expertise to support the community.
Eligible faculty and staff receive up to 16 hours of paid Community Service Leave annually to volunteer with schools and community organizations. University and Academic Professionals (UAP) receive an additional 16 hours for VCU-sponsored projects.
📢 Explore volunteer opportunities and make a difference today!
VCU provides two types of Community Service Leave:
Standard Community Service Leave (For all 12-month state employees)
✔ 16 hours per leave year (Jan. 10 – Jan. 9)
✔ Use for volunteering, school functions, or educational meetings
✔ Must be taken during regular work hours
✔ Cannot be carried over
Enhanced Community Service Leave (For University & Academic Professionals)
✔ Additional 16 hours per leave year (Jan. 10 – Jan. 9)
✔ Must be used for VCU-sponsored or endorsed activities
✔ Helps strengthen university-community relationships
1️⃣ Obtain Supervisor Approval
2️⃣ Log into VCU RealTime and submit your leave request
3️⃣ For Enhanced Leave, include the name of the service organization
🔗 Access VCU RealTime: https://realtime.vcu.edu/
📌 Skills-Based Volunteering
Use your expertise in:
✔ Marketing & Media
✔ Finance & Legal
✔ Nonprofit Management
✔ Organizational Strategy & Technology
🔗 Explore Skills-Based Opportunities: CF Engage Richmond – Skills Connect
📌 Group Volunteer Projects
Team-building meets community impact!
✔ Check available projects: VCU Volunteer Website
✔ Browse the CF Engage Calendar for opportunities: cfengage.org
📌 DIY Service Projects
✔ Assemble kits for those in need
✔ Volunteer on your own time
✔ Monthly featured projects available
📢 Find Featured DIY Projects Here: https://www.cfengage.org/DIY
🔍 Browse local opportunities through:
✔ VCU Volunteer Website – volunteer.vcu.edu
✔ CF Engage Richmond – cfengage.org
✔ HandsOn Greater Richmond – handsonrva.org
✔ Feed More – feedmore.org
✔ Volunteer Match – volunteermatch.org
✔ Richmond Public Schools & Civic Groups
Questions? Contact Us!
Email: Verenda Cobbs, s2vkcobb@vcu.edu
📢 Ready to give back? Take the first step today!
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