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Do you want to volunteer in the community, apply for a service leadership work-study position, participate in civic dialogue, or to get involved in a social innovation challenge? Maybe you are interested in taking a community-based learning class or partnering with a local activist movement or advocacy organization? Whatever your civic interest, we are here to help you identify a personalized array of experiences that will equip you with the skills and insights necessary to explore your civic aspirations.

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Scholar Activism: The Role of Academia in Advancing Social Justice and Racial Equity

Published on November 3, 2023

Harvard Office of the VPAL, Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Academics and researchers, especially at institutions such as Harvard, are often viewed as disconnected from the real world, studying esoteric questions that are distant (if not irrelevant) to policy, practice, and …

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5 tips for Being an Ally

Published on October 3, 2023

YouTube Video by @chescaleigh

For more about allyship see the Rochester Racial Justice open source toolkit, Beyond Allyship.

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How to Volunteer: 5 Simple Steps to Finding Meaning & Making a Difference

Published on August 24, 2023

Written by Elysia Gabe, Volunteer Match

Volunteering might evoke images of soup kitchens, beach cleanups and fundraising galas. But the truth is, there are a whole lot more ways to volunteer! So many, in fact, that it can feel overwhelming …

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