Penn Students: Get Involved

Welcome!

Through the Netter Center, Penn students work with local public schools, communities of faith, and community organizations to help solve critical campus and community problems. Penn students learn from and with the community through democratic partnerships that help contribute to improving the quality of life and learning on campus and in West Philadelphia/Philadelphia.

Engage through:

• Academically Based Community Service (ABCS) courses, which involve service rooted in and intrinsically connected to teaching, learning, research, practice, and reflection. Students engage in hands-on, real-world problem-solving learning opportunities that help them become active citizens and lifelong learners. Over 70 ABCS courses are offered each year across the University.
• Spring 2024 volunteer and work-study opportunities with programs that partner with University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS), communities of faith, and community organizations.
• Summer opportunities, working or volunteering up to 40 hours a week with West Philadelphia youth and partners.

Sign up now for the Penn student newsletter to get regular updates on programming, events, and other opportunities. 

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Already involved? Take a look at the list of resources we offer for Netter Center students, including clearances and transportation.

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Questions? Contact Faustine Sun at faustine@sas.upenn.edu or sign up for a quick Zoom chat HERE.

Work-Study, Non Work-Study and Volunteer Opportunities