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 2024-2025 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. Click here to go to the application.
(Please note: Active hyperlinks indicate available positions and link to the job description. Check back for update)
Alternative Breaks | Civic Engagement & Dialogues | Health Services |Social Services | Jumpstart | Language & Literacy | Public Relations | One Time Projects & Initiatives | Transportation | Youth Development & Education – Adolescents | Youth Development & Education – Children
Alternative Breaks
Learn more about Alternative Breaks here.
Community Service Days
Civic Engagement & Dialogues
- Dialogues-Project Manager
- Civic Engagement-Project Manager
- Dialogues Program Leader Position
- Civic Engagement Program Leader
Learn more about Democracy & Political Engagement programs here.
Health Services
- Collegiate Health Service Corps-Assistant Program Director
- Generations Connects- Program Director
- Juniper Hill- Program Director
- Mansfield Senior Center
- Windham Hospital- Assistant Program Director
- Windham Hospital-Program Director
Learn more about Health Service programs here.
Social Services
- Manchester Area Conference of Churches-Program Director
- No Freeze- Program Director
- Second Chance Educational Alliance- Program Director
- Special Olympics Committee- Assistant Coaching Program Director
- Special Olympics- Program Director
Learn more about Social Service programs here.
Jumpstart
- Team Leader
Learn more about Jumpstart here.
Language & Literacy
- America Reads- Program Director
- America Reads – Site Manager
- Cross Cultural Connections- Program Director
- English Language Learners-Assistant Program Director
- English Language Learners – Program Director
Learn more about Language and Literacy programs here.
Public Relations
One Time Projects and Initiatives
- Campus Wide Initiatives
Learn more about One Time Projects and Initiatives here.
Transportation
Learn more about CO Transportation here.
Youth Development Education with Adolescents (YDEA)
- Mansfield Middle School Tutoring – Program Director
- Mansfield Youth Services Big Friends- Program Director
- Mansfield Youth Services – Site Manager
- Nathan Hale Homework Club- Program Director
- Windham High School Tutoring- Program Director
Learn more about YDEA programs here.
Youth Development Education with Children (YDEC)
- 4-H Vernon-Program Director
- Big Brother Big Sister- Program Director
- Big Brothers Big Sisters – Site Manager
- Campus Big Buddies- Program Director
- Natchaug Afterschool- Program Director
- Windham Heights Afterschool- Program Director
Learn more about YDEC programs here.