Students have many opportunities to give back, build connections and engage with communities on and off campus. Through volunteer programs, service-learning initiatives and community partnerships, Terps can support meaningful causes while developing leadership skills and a deeper understanding of social issues.
Campus Pantry
The Campus Pantry helps ensure that students have access to essential food items. Students can support the pantry by volunteering their time or donating nonperishable goods to help fellow Terps in need.
Terp to Terp
The Terp to Terp Campus Reuse Store is a Resident Life initiative that collects and distributes small appliances, kitchen items, room accessories, clothing and school supplies donated throughout the year.
Service Opportunities
The Stamp Student Union's Leadership & Community Service Learning (LCSL) office promotes social change and learning through community engagement. Find out how you can get involved below.
Alternative Breaks
Service-learning immersion experiences during the university's Winter, Spring and Summer breaks that address social issues in local, national and international communities.
Leadership Studies
A transdisciplinary program offering a minor, certificate and elective courses focused on leadership theory and practice, preparing students to lead in a complex world.
Maryland LEAD
Provides leadership experiences that complement academic, co-curricular, career and community engagement to help students develop skills for socially responsible leadership.
Maryland Mentor Corps
Offers high quality mentoring that enriches learning opportunities for college students, elementary school students and the local community.
Terps for Change
Serve the local community, explore social issues and engage in meaningful dialogue to foster socially responsible leadership and action.
TerpsVote
Helps UMD students make their voices heard and get engaged in local, state and national elections and civic processes.
Services 24/7
An online directory for residents of Prince George's County looking for organizations that provide human services from afterschool programs to housing and foreclosure assistance and veteran services.