Welcome to the Non-Profit and Social Service Community!

This space is for those who see the world not just as it is, but as it could be. Whether you’re driven by a passion for advocacy, community building, mental health, or humanitarian aid, this community offers the tools to help you turn that passion into purpose. 
 
Here, you’ll find opportunities to explore meaningful internships, co-ops, and jobs that create real change. Stay informed with blogs, career tips, and events focused on the nonprofit world and social service sector. Curious about where your degree could lead? Use Job Market Insights and UConn Undergraduate Outcomes to map out your next steps. 
Additionally, if you are looking for connections, here you can discover student and professional organizations that align with your values, and offer firsthand perspective and guidance. 
 
There’s no single path to making a difference—but there is a place to start. You’ve found it. 

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Featured Resources

Focused job boards, educational content, and other tools to further your exploration of this community.

Graduate School Programs

There are dozens of Graduate School programs that can provide pathways to careers in Non-Profits and Social Services. Take a …

Service Opportunities & Volunteerism

A great space to enhance NACE competencies is through participating in UConn’s Community Outreach programs, volunteering through another organization or …

Volunteering as a Career

Here you can find resources on how to continue your passion for volunteer work past graduation.

Careers for the Common …

Benefit Corporations

Benefit Corporations are for-profit companies that have the dual goal of making a profit and contributing towards a public good. …

Exploring Non-Profit and Social Service Career Paths

The infamous career question “what are you going to do?” is challenging to answer. So many factors playing into this …

Community Outreach

Community Outreach’s mission is to enrich learning at the University of Connecticut through preparing students to be active global citizens …

Featured Articles

Trends, advice, and experiences in this community, written by Career Center staff and industry experts.

Student Organizations