Community service

As an urban university, VCU's people and programs blend into the cultural fabric of the university's surrounding neighborhoods.

Community Foundation Engage

Engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities within the greater Richmond region

Need student volunteers?

Connect with VCU student volunteers through VCU University Student Commons and Activties

Community service leave

Eligible faculty and staff are provided with paid community service leave (up to 16 hours) each calendar year to meet with public or private school officials about their children, to attend school functions in which their children are participating, to perform school-approved volunteer work in a public school or to volunteer with community service organizations.

Community service leave is also a great opportunity for team building with your department or unit.

Learn more about this benefit.

How did you use your community service leave? Tell us by emailing engage@vcu.edu, and we'll highlight you on our website and news.