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UVA Public Service is the front door to public service at the University of Virginia, designed to connect students, faculty, and community partners to social entrepreneurship, community engagement, and co–curricular service opportunities.

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Events

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1515 Studio

Meet fellow students, faculty and staff committed to public service.

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New Cabell Hall 332

Jumpstart your program participation with the Pathways' Student Advisory Council and members of the Planning Committee. Open to all current first-year and spring transfer second-year students.

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Clark Hall Room 101

Meet fellow Pathways students and discuss with Student Advisory Council members the mindset needed before engaging in a community.

McKenzie Samuels

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McKenzie Samuels


McKenzie Samuels (she/her) is a second-year in the College of Arts & Sciences intending to double-major in Public Policy and African and African-American studies. McKenzie is a Peer Advisor through the Office of African American Affairs, a Resident Advisor, and an executive board member of SOCA (Student Organization of Caribbean Awareness) as Special Events Coordinator. Read More >>

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Service Opportunities

Get Involved message with an attendee taking a photo with an author at the Virginia Festival of the Book
Downtown Mall Area, Charlottesville

Meet authors. Engage with readers. Join a celebration! The 2024 Virginia Festival of the Book is looking for volunteers for one of the most exciting events in Charlottesville.

Young student with senior at JABA program
674 Hillsdale Drive

We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about working with seniors. We would love to recruit volunteers who are interested in seated exercise, music therapy, and/or adaptive recreation activities with seniors. 

Bread Across Borders
Near Downtown Charlottesville

Bread Across Borders is an all-volunteers organization that started in 2020 during the lockdown with the delivery model - of distributing bread to different families. It has grown to include produce, eggs, meats, etc.

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