Every year, thousands of USC students fan out into the neighborhoods surrounding the University Park and Health Sciences campuses to work with local school children and community-based organizations and institutions. Hundreds of USC faculty and staff also support university-affiliated community outreach efforts. Their partners in these activities are residents, local schools, organizations, institutions and other area stakeholders.

If you are a USC student, a member of the faculty or staff, or a community representative looking for ways to get involved with or support university-affiliated programs or services, the following information can assist you.

USC Student Service Opportunities
Many students at USC have been attracted to the university because of its commitment to service learning and other outreach efforts that allow them to work in the community. If you are a USC student, here are some programs and departments that can help you find the project best suited for your interests.

• Volunteer Center
• Joint Educational Project (service learning and more)
• Neighborhood Councils
• All USC Community Programs and Volunteer Opportunities

USC Faculty, Staff and Alumni Service Opportunities
The university's commitment to working with the communities that surround its two campuses is also supported by USC faculty, staff and alumni. If you come from these segments of the Trojan family, here are some programs and departments where you can find community outreach opportunities.

• USC Good Neighbors Campaign
• Service Learning
• USC Alumni Association
• Neighborhood Councils
• All USC Community Programs and Volunteer Opportunities

Community Member Service Opportunities
For its community outreach efforts, USC works closely with its neighbors, stakeholders and other interested parties. If you are a community member interested in joining USC outreach efforts, the following programs and offices offer ways to partner with the university. For more information, please contact USC Civic and Community Relations at (213) 743-5262.

• Kid Watch
• Neighborhood Councils
• All USC Community Programs and Volunteer Opportunities

Donation Opportunities
If you are a USC student, a member of the faculty or staff, or a community member who would like to support university-affiliated community outreach programs and services through in-kind services, financial contributions or donations of items (such as books, computers, etc.), please contact the following groups for more information:

• USC Good Neighbors Campaign, USC Office of External Relations at
  (213) 740-7400
• USC Civic and Community Relations at (213) 743-5262

If you would like to make a financial contribution to the support the university, please visit Giving to USC or contact (213) 740-2682.