Service learning opportunities exemplify our commitment to making the world more just and enhancing the human condition. In the Jesuit tradition of educating men and women in service to others, our students gain hands-on experience working in underserved urban schools, domestic shelters, and community centers in Greater Boston and around the world.
Guided by supportive faculty and mentors, students synthesize research and practice as they make a genuine difference in the lives of others—and themselves.
Students begin their service journey at VSLC, the primary portal to all service activities offered at Boston College. VSLC offers advising and resources for service initiatives and collaborates with other departments to engage more students in programs that give back.
In an effort to fulfill this mission Lynch School students, faculty, and alumni use their talents and gifts to help others through a variety of service projects across the state, nation, and the world. Many students choose to participate in extended service trips over their winter and spring breaks. These trips allow students to immerse themselves in a culture that may be different than their own, and to serve populations that are not generally accessible in the Boston community.
