With over 500 registered student organizations, numerous projects and events, there are hundreds of ways for you to get involved in the Cornell service community. Most groups are based on campus, but focus service efforts on a local, national, or international level. All opportunities are open to undergraduates and graduate students, unless otherwise noted. Alternative Breaks Participate in a community service-learning trip with a team of students engaged in service projects and experiential learning on issues as varied as urban poverty, violence, hunger, inadequate housing, domestic violence and environmental damage.
Trips occur during winter, spring and summer breaks.
The PSC is the lead department for Cornell's involvement in this national initiative to mobilize greater local community involvement in providing support to preschool and elementary school students in the area of reading. On campuses across the country, existing programs are being expanded and new ones have been created to increase the number of people who are involved in supporting the development of children's reading skills, as well as their enjoyment of reading. Work study and volunteer positions are available in schools and community agencies throughout the year. Also, I found work to be a nice break from the stress of Cornell. It was nice to get off-campus a couple of days a week and serve the community.