Volunteer Efforts

In 1884, a young man went to Russell H. Conwell in his study and expressed a desire to prepare for the ministry. Conwell offered to teach the youth one night a week—but seven earnest young men appeared.  That first class grew into today’s Temple University, an institution founded in service to community.

Continuing in that tradition, Temple students, faculty and staff remain dedicated to community service. From community clean-ups, snow shoveling projects, a summer equestrian program and tending to the Sonia Sanchez Garden, the opportunities for community engagement are many and varied.

Temple also contributes with a variety of service-based organizations:

Temple University Community Service Association
The Temple University Community Service Association (TUCSA) meets weekly to coordinate and execute community service programs throughout the semester.

Residential Organization for Community Service
The Residential Organization for Community Service (ROCS) is a Themed Living Community.  Incoming freshmen can choose to live in community with other students who have a commitment to service.

Habitat for Humanity—Temple Chapter
The Temple Chapter of Habitat for Humanity works with local affiliates to educate others about poverty and substandard housing, and also works on the construction of new homes.
For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact: