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Who Are We?

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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If you’re interested in making a positive impact on the people and communities around you, while a student and after you graduate, then the Public Service Pathways program is for you.
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Meet the faces behind UVA Public Service and Public Service Pathways.

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Events

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Udall Scholarship Information Session

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Are you working toward solutions to environmental challenges? Or to issues impacting Indian country? Are you a dynamic leader?

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McKenzie Samuels

Hoos Serving Spotlight

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

Food Assist volunteers

Join Food Assist

Food Assist collects food that would otherwise be thrown away from restaurants, dining halls, and Greek life and donates it to those in need. The club offers many opportunities to get involved: Members can pick up and drop off food, reach out to potential donors, maintain relationships with current donors, raise money, and plan fun activities like cooking events and club field trips.

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Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia

Reindeer Run

Volunteers wanted for the 1st Annual Reindeer Run Event on December 21st hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia!

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Student Docent Fralin

Apply to be a Fralin Museum of Art Student Docent

Fralin Museum of Art

Are you interested in art, art history, or education? Consider applying to be a Fralin Student Docent! Docents lead tours of the Fralin Museum of Art for local school and community groups. Some knowledge of basic art history is helpful but not required. Check out our social media (@thefralinstudentdocents on Instagram) for information about upcoming interest tours.

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