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:

Volunteering with St. Francis Neighborhood Center
St. Francis Neighborhood Center has formed an after-school program for the youth of the Reservoir Hill Community in Baltimore City. The program focuses on 3 facets: academics, mentorship, and the arts. Responsible, socially conscious, dependable students who are interested, would like to gain experience while in college, give back to the community, and boost their resume [...]

Mobtown Madness
A puzzle-solving race around Baltimore, similar to Amazing Race. Test your Baltimore knowledge! Win fun prizes! Support a great organization! Proceeds go to Unchained Talent, an after-school performing arts and mentoring program for Baltimore City high school students. More details and sign up at www.unchainedtalent.org. Date: Saturday, September 12 Time: 2 PM Place: Austin Grill, Canton If you have [...]

Volunteer Mentors Needed
Higher Achievement, an academic enrichment program that is dedicated to helping underserved middle-school students advance to top high schools in Baltimore, is looking for volunteer mentors! Come learn how you can positively impact Baltimore City youth by attending a Mentor Information Session on Wednesday, September 2nd or Wednesday, September 19th. The information sessions will be [...]

NOW HIRING: Full-time coordinator for Herring Run and Jones Falls Watershed Associations
Downspout Disconnection Program Coordinator Position Overview: Full time, salaried staff person sought to direct the implementation of an innovative pilot program intended to reduce polluted stormwater runoff from urban and suburban neighborhoods in Baltimore City/ County. Program goals are to control, treat or divert runoff from rooftops and roads prior to entering municipal storm drain system by [...]