Student leaders are an integral part of the success of Community Outreach programs. Student Leaders are responsible for volunteer recruitment, program planning, and implementing service that meets self-identified community needs while also promoting reflection about social issues. Some positions also assist with operations such as transportation and marketing/communications efforts. Student leaders are supported by a number of peer and professional resources and are provided training throughout the year. There is potential to use work-study funds or earn academic credit during the term of service, please contact co.selection@uconn.edu to discuss this in more detail.
Students who are selected for these positions will serve as student leaders for the 2025-2026 academic year. You can learn more about the specific tasks, responsibilities, and time commitment by downloading the position description using the link next to each open position below. If you wish to apply for one or more of these positions, please submit the online application which also asks for an updated resume.
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(Please note: Active hyperlinks indicate available positions and link to the job description. Check back for update)
Alternative Breaks | CO Transportation | Health Services |Social Services | Jumpstart | Language & Literacy | One Time Projects & Initiatives | Youth Development & Education – Adolescents | Youth Development & Education – Children
Alternative Breaks
Learn more about Alternative Breaks here.
CO Transportation
Learn more about CO Transportation here.
Health & Social Services
- Camp Horizons – Program Director
- Generations Connect – Program Director
- Holy Family Shelter – Program Director
- Juniper Hill – Program Director
- Mansfield Senior Center – Program Director
- Project Hope (formerly No Freeze) – Program Director
- Special Olympics Assistant Coaching – Program Director
- Special Olympics – Program Director
Learn more about Health Service programs here.
Learn more about Social Service programs here.
Jumpstart
Learn more about Jumpstart here.
Language & Literacy
- America Reads – Site Manager
- Cross Cultural Connections – Program Director
- Cross Cultural Connections – Assistant Program Director
- English Language Learners – Assistant Program Director
Learn more about Language and Literacy programs here.
One Time Programs and Initiatives
- Campus Wide Initiatives – Program Director
- Community Service Days – Program Director
- Civic Engagement & Dialogues – Program Director
- Give n’ Go – Program Director
Learn more about One Time Projects and Initiatives here.
Youth Development & Education for Adolescents
Learn more about YDEA programs here.
Youth Development & Education for Children
- Big Brother Big Sister- Program Director
- Big Brothers Big Sisters – Site Manager
- Campus Big Buddies – Program Director
- 4H Vernon – Program Director
Learn more about YDEC programs here.