Office of Student Engagement

Our goal is to develop students into community-conscious leaders who have an active and engaged relationship with the East Falls community and Greater Philadelphia at large.

To see what we're up to, come see us in Kanbar Campus Center, Suite 317 or visit the Jefferson Community Service Website.

SERV101 – Service Learning in Philadephia

SERV101 – Service Learning in Philadelphia is a course that provides an innovative approach to promoting civic engagement. This course combines in-class instruction with on-site service for a holistic approach to service learning.

If you have any questions regarding SERV101, please contact Kaed Rende or ask your advisor. 

Employment Opportunities

The Community Service Work Study Program partners Thomas Jefferson University students who are awarded Federal Work Study funds with local nonprofit agencies seeking support on various projects. Students work primarily off-campus within these organizations to support the mission of these community partners.

Community Service Events

Ramily Day of Service: Before classes begin, incoming first-year students get the opportunity to experience Philadelphia by participating in Ramily Day of Service, a highlight of the Welcome Week program in August.  Student leaders travel with new students to sites across the city to participate in various half-day service activities, helping to better their city while making new friends in the process.

Local Business & Volunteer Fair: In collaboration with Career Services, we invite our community partners to campus to provide the Thomas Jefferson community an opportunity to find out about the many volunteer opportunities available throughout the city.

Blood Drives: Each semester, we provide students, faculty and staff with the opportunity to donate blood to the American Red Cross on campus. Students can sign up for appointments online, giving a small part of themselves to save a life.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Each year, Jefferson students participate in various volunteer projects throughout Philadelphia in honor of  Martin Luther King Day Jr. of Service.  Information on service sites is usually available by the end of the fall semester or the start of the spring semester each year.