Penn Graduate Student Center

Community Service

Volunteer Opportunities

We think you might enjoy participating in some of the community service activities listed. Also, be sure to check out volunteer opportunities at Civic House and the many programs offered through the Netter Center for Community Partnerships.

Events

Become a Mentor!

The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Join the Penn VIPS Mentoring Program. Mentor an eight grade student from a local school. Students visit campus once a month. Training is provided.

Contact Isabel Mapp at 215.898.2020 or sammapp@pobox.upenn.edu for more details.

Greater Philadelphia Cares Volunteer Opportunities

Greater Philadelphia

Looking for something to do with your summer time off? The Greater Philadelphia Cares newsletter is a great place to find volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood where you can make a difference. Volunteer opportunities are organized by the area they serve, including education, environment and community development. Visit Greater Philadelphia Cares, where you can download this month's newsletter and check out some of the various volunteer opportunities available.

Campus Events

The Grad Center has a variety of events happening all the time. Also, a number of campus organizations provide programming for graduate and professional students. We provide a list of their calendars.

Original photograph of Tree Planting by Flickr user barackobamadotcom licensed through Creative Commons.

Common Room Hours

Monday - Thursday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 12 Noon - 6:00 PM

Graduate Student Center

3615 Locust Walk
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA 19104-6221
215-746-6868
center@gsc.upenn.edu

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