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The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Volunteer Corps (BVC) is an umbrella organization for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ student-led community service programs.

Overview

The BVC is made up of two dozen student-led organizations that address a wide range of community needs. Each group works closely with local agencies, placing ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ students in volunteer positions that meet those needs. Find more information and the current student leaders on and contact them to learn about getting involved, or for general questions contact Sam Cogswell.

Updated August 2023

Student Leadership

Each group in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Volunteer Corps is initiated and led by students.  Generally, these leaders have previously been volunteers with the BVC group or community organization.  Advised by McKeen Center staff, group leaders take part in a leadership training at the beginning of the year to explore ways to more effectively run volunteer programs, manage student volunteers, and meet community needs. The McKeen Center staff also meet with organization leaders throughout the year to provide support in their work. 

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Volunteer Corps Groups
BVC Group Location Map

Department-Led Programs

Several academic departments also lead school-based programs for students.

List of Department Led Programs

Science Service Club

Volunteers increase chemistry and science awareness and appreciation, providing demonstrations to local students of all ages. For more information, contact Prof. Danahy.

Nihongo Oshietai (Japanese Team Teaching)

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Japanese language students teach a weekly Japanese language after school program at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School. A mix of experienced student teachers and new Japanese language students teach basic Japanese language using games, songs and other activities. Students meet weekly to discuss curriculum and prepare classroom materials. For more information, contact Prof. Aridome.