President's Welcome
Service-Learning is one of the hallmarks of a GW education. The Office of Community Service creates opportunities for our students to connect with our community and to integrate those experiences with classroom learning.  Last year alone, the Office supported over 2,500 students performing over 55,000 hours of service.  From volunteering in soup kitchens to tutoring in DC schools to cleaning up neglected city parks, GW students embrace the challenges of service with a passion for discovery that contributes to the well-being of our local residents and our community at large. We at GW are proud to support their continuing contributions to the greater Washington DC area.  

Steven Knapp,
President of The George Washington University

Director's Welcome
Welcome to the Office of Community Service at The George Washington University, where partnerships of service flourish!  It is my great pleasure, indeed, to direct a student and professional staff so dedicated to making a real difference in our community through relationships of mutual respect, shared learning and reciprocity.  With sincere gratitude, I ask you to join our efforts as we work together to create a more peaceful world based on justice and grounded in an educational experience of excellence.

Timothy V. Kane
Director of the Office of Community Service

History
Created in 1992 by students, staff and faculty interested in volunteering in the District of Columbia, the Office of Community Service (OCS) at The George Washington University has become the focal point for civic engagement for our campus community.  This engagement not only enhances the lives of local residents, but also deepens the educational experience of our student participants.  OCS has grown from organizing volunteer projects to maintaining service programs which serve as a bridge between the curricular and co-curricular goals of the University.  Today, students may volunteer, earn Federal Work Study or receive academic credit for their contributions to the community.  By expanding and adjusting to the changing interests and lifestyles of our students, the Office of Community Service has grown into a dynamic center for service, learning and social justice advocacy.

Awards and Distinction

2006-2007 Highlights