Community Service & Social Justice

At Goucher College, there are many opportunities for students who want to actively engage in the local Baltimore community. Goucher has a long-standing commitment to social justice and civic engagement – it is one of the college’s five community principles:

“We value active participation in bettering the Goucher community as well as those communities beyond the college where we live, work, and serve. In addition, we seek to understand the issues of privilege and oppression that exist in these communities.”

Goucher’s historical engagement in the community, Baltimore, and the world is represented each and every day by the work of our students and the volunteerism and community engagement they promote. As a community, we uphold the motto, “think globally, act locally.”

Our Community-Based Learning Program links service in the community and academic coursework. By combining hands-on community-based work with academic classes, students are able to gain a rich experience of addressing social issues through community action. Check out the information under Community-Based Learning for more information on courses offered and who to contact to learn more.

If you’re looking for something that isn’t directly connected to a class, our Community Service Program may offer a unique opportunity to serve as a volunteer, tutor, and mentor in an area school or a non-profit organization in the community. Students may also become involved in asset-based community development in partnership with several local organizations. Check out Volunteer Opportunities to learn more about partnerships and how to get involved.

Latest posts from Community Based Learning blog:

Project PLASE – Volunteer Opportunities
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AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
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ROOTSFest 2011
ROOTSFest 2011 is a 5-day celebration of arts and culture, and an exploration of the ways by which art and culture may be used to foster healing, leadership and sustainability in our communities.

Community Based Learning – weekly programming
Â Futuro Latino Learning Center Saturday Programming Â Feb Mar Apr May Average Session I Â Â Â Â Â Conversation Participants 37 20 17 3Â 7 Conversation Volunteers 16 11 23 5Â 5 Kids’ Play Kids 4 3 1 Â 3 1 Kids’ Play Volunteers 6 5 8 Â 1 2 Â Â Â Â Â Â [...]