About the COVE

Student Growth
Community service isn't just about helping those who are disadvantaged; it is also about the learning, enjoyment, skills, and experiences of the volunteers. Community service presents innumerable opportunities for you to grow as a leader. Many of our volunteers claim to learn as much from their work with the COVE as they do in a class.

We strongly encourage and practice reflection on experiences and activities that students have with the COVE. This allows you to consider the full value of what you've done, and exposes you to different perspectives and opinions on sometimes tough or controversial subjects. Through lectures, development sessions, and informal chats, we make your time working with the COVE as enriching as possible.

Social Change
What is community service if it's not done because you care? Meaningful service work involves a greater goal. If we are touched by the gratefulness of a customer at a soup kitchen, we will be delighted to serve them.

If we are outraged at educational inequity because of one's socioeconomic position, we wouldn't think twice about tutoring to change one child's life. If we are shocked by ignorance of genocide in the Sudan, we will make sure that the people who can change things care.

We combine all of the direct service we perform, the partners we work with, and the strength of our leaders to promote real social change in the world. Lobbying politicians, enacting new campaigns, and sponsoring lectures by political figures are just a few of the things we encourage you to do!