Community Service and the College of Charleston

The College of Charleston Strives to make community service an integral part of students’ education through course work and meaningful volunteer efforts. These service experiences are intended to be reciprocally beneficial to both the community and the student volunteers.

Service Learning

Service learning is a course program designed to make the goals and lessons of the class come alive by using the students’ knowledge and skills to both benefit the local community and enhance the students’ educational experience.
Benefits include:

• Make greater connections to the College and the Community.
• Ability to apply class knowledge beyond a term paper or exam
• Resume Building
• Increased success in College¹

Community Service Center

The Community Service Center works to link charities, humanitarian efforts, and nonprofits in the Charleston are with College of Charleston students who wish to make a difference during their time here. Please make an appointment with one of our counselors, or drop by to see what types of opportunities we have for you.

The Bonner Program

In 2008, the Bonner Leader Program at College of Charleston was created. With the establishment of this prestigious program, CofC joined a network of over 50 Bonner campuses nationwide.

What is the Bonner Leader Program?

The BLP enables college students an opportunity to use their energy, talents, and leadership to engage in service while providing developmental & financial support.

Any student can apply to be a Bonner Leader. Please visit our informational page here learn more about the program and how to apply.

Contact Information

Please call or email to make an appointment.

Telephone: 843-953-5672
                 843-953-5838
Email:         volunteer@cofc.edu