Working to address the immediate needs of individuals or a community, often through direct interaction with the people or place being served.
- Find and contribute to community-identified needs in Southeast Michigan through Connect2Community, in the state of Michigan through the State’s Volunteer Portal, or in other communities using VolunteerMatch.
- Apply your work study role to on-campus jobs that allows you to serve directly in the community.
- Participate in the America Reads tutoring program or related educational support for local K-12 students.
- Participate in a service year program (e.g. Americorps, City Year, etc.).
- Commit your time and resources to mutual aid efforts. Learn More from this mutual aid toolkit, and connect to local mutual aid initiatives.
Information on Direct Service Pathways for Academic Partners (Faculty & Staff)
Return to main Pathways page to learn about additional Pathways
