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Student volunteers from Radford University during an alternative Spring Break to Lockhart, SC.

There are a number of ways to get involved in a way that makes sense to you. Volunteer with a local organization, lead a service project, or gain credit by working in the community. Here are a few more ways to become an active member of the community.

Service

Volunteer with a community organization and begin to make a difference… in the community, in someone else’s life, in yourself. Learn about other service opportunities online.

Student Leadership in Service

Student leaders play a critical role in engaging more Radford University students in helping to create a better community and world. Lead an Alternative Break Service trip, or apply to become a community liaison. Learn more about student leadership opportunities. 

Alternative Spring Break Trips

Choose an alternative break option and immerse yourself in a short-term experience that can change your life. See what Radford University students said about an alternative spring break trip to Lockhart, SC.

Academic Courses

Register for a service-learning course. You’ll find these courses in Sociology, Business, Counselor Education, Mathematics, and more. In Community, Service, and Leadership (COED 461) you can develop practical knowledge, skills, and perspectives around service, citizenship, and civic life and leadership through involvement in the community of Radford.

Internships

An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent. Learn more about internships by visiting Radford University's Career Services online.

Study Abroad

Participate in a study abroad learning and working adventure. Radford University sponsors a number of short-term, faculty-led programs, as well as many exchanges and affiliations with a wide variety of programs on six continents. Visit the International Education Center online for more information.