Division of Student Affairs
University of Texas at Austin
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Mission & Impact

Volunteerism and Service-Learning (VSL) connects the resources of the University to the community to meet community priorities.

In support of the University's mission to connect academic curriculum to public service, the unit's programs and services are aimed at developing responsible citizens—students, faculty, and staff—who are informed participants in their communities, contributing to the public good and aspiring to benefit society.

Our Impact

  • UT students on GivePulse have volunteered 61,587 times, recording 273,691 of hours of service, and contributing an estimated $9,521,725 in economic impact.
  • Since 2020, Alternative Breaks participants volunteered at locations outside of Austin for a total of 1,714 hours (27 hours per participant, on average), contributing to a $57,384.40 economic impact in communities served.
  • Each year, The Project recruits over 1,000 UT students and works with over 20 neighborhood partners.
  • Volunteerism and Service-Learning trains over 150 student leaders each year, giving them experience in event and volunteer management.