Venture to Volunteer at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, Center for Leadership and Community Engagement

What is Venture to Volunteer? Start Life at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ by Volunteering in the City, Together!

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Venture to Volunteer (V2V) is a multi-day experience for first-year and transfer students that blends non-profit service with exploration of DC neighborhoods, history and culture. This event has previously been known as Explore DC (EDC).

It's a chance to get to know your new city - from learning the logistical ropes (like transportation and food), to engaging with issues faced by community members (and the ways they're making a difference), to first-hand experience of DC's rich cultural, historical and community resources. A long-time Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ tradition, it's part of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ All American Welcome and sponsored by CLCE. There's no better way to start life at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ!

Participants moved in early, and participated in their four days of programming.

  • August 17 - Move-in and check-in for Venture to Volunteer.
  • August 18 - Welcome Ceremony and community visits with their group, then the Salsa Workshop and Dance Party in the evening.
  • August 19 - Non-LLC students participated in their service activity, then in the evening the Community Partner Panel.
  • August 20 - LLC students participated in their service activity, then the Closing Ceremony in the evening followed by the Student Service Panel.

Questions? Email venturetovolunteer@american.edu or call 202-885-7378 

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