Work People become involved in the community for a variety of reasons.
Our Getting Started Guide will help you consider how your interests and goals fit with the needs of the community. Providence is a wonderful community. We encourage you to explore the rich historical, cultural and natural resources of the City, and to educate yourself about the local context for the community work you pursue. The Introduction to Providence program introduces incoming students to their new community through walking, biking and water tours of the city. The Swearer Center believes that relationships are the foundation to vital, healthy communities.