Community engagement provides opportunities for UD students to engage in local communities through service learning, and practical experiences that utilize their skills and talents. These opportunities are available on the UD campus, within the UD community, and throughout the surrounding tri-state area.
Did you know there are over 500 non-profit organizations in the Dubuque community? Most of those organizations make the impact they do through the involvement of volunteers. With that many organizations, we can help you find a project, program, or need that you are interested in and want to make a difference. Reach out to our team to discuss and find service opportunities!
Documenting Service
It is a good idea to keep track of your service opportunities as you complete the experiences. This information is helpful to include in your resume, graduate school applications, or for other opportunities that may involve a service component. As you complete or participate in service, you should develop a spreadsheet to note the date(s) of the experience, the location or the organization that you worked with, the name and contact information of the volunteer coordinator, and what you did. This will make it easier to look back and find the information when you are asked for it.