• Jumpstart
    From snack time to circle time: UW students help prepare preschoolers for academic success

    The Daily | 4.13.09
    Jumpstart is a national non-profit organization based in Boston. The program at the UW (housed within UAA’s Center for Experiential Learning), which is one of 74 across the United States, boasts about 90 corps members, the title given to student volunteers who devote their entire academic year to a classroom in one of five Head Start preschools.

    UW Seattle receives President's Honor Roll award for service

    University Week | 02/21/08
    The UW Seattle has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth. The Corporation for National and Community Services bestows the honor.

    UW wins award for civic programs

    The Seattle Times | 02/14/08
    The University of Washington’s Seattle campus has been chosen by the Corporation for National and Community Services for a President’s Higher Education Community Service award for programs that aid disadvantaged youths.

    Volunteer opportunities knocking at the UW

    The Daily | 10/02/07
    Ever thought about playing an active role on campus, but haven’t found an outlet on top of a growing workload? From lending a hand to preschool children to traveling and learning about the world, the UW is brimming with a plethora of volunteer opportunities for the next generous Husky to take up the initiative.