Our mission is to connect Mason students and faculty with community to support student learning and the development of civically engaged and well -rounded scholars committed to positive social change through partnership with community.
We offer several ways for students to get involved in community organizations like yours, including Community Based Learning courses, service fairs, campus advertising, and our opportunity database. If you are interested in becoming an official community partner, please attend an information session for more details. If you have additional questions, please contact Shanelle Highsmith, Program Manager for Outreach and Partnerships.
Upcoming Community Partner Information Sessions:
*Registration closes one hour before session start time*
Upcoming Events:
2026 Annual Service Fair | Tuesday, September 22nd | 11:00am-2:00pm | GMU Fairfax Campus, JC East Plaza
Register NOW! Are you a community-based organization? A local government office that uses volunteers to function? You are invited to host a FREE table and connect with George Mason students, faculty, and staff about opportunities to volunteer for your organization and explore academia-community collaborations.
Why community organizations should attend:
- FREE tabling opportunity to share your mission, programs, and services
- Recruit Mason student, faculty, and staff volunteers
- Connect with other local organizations and explore collaboration opportunities
- Increase your organization’s visibility within the Mason community
- Build relationships with potential long-term volunteers and partners
Tables, lunch, and parking validation will be provided for participating organizations.
