At WPI, we believe strongly in giving back to our local community, and encourage all our students to make a difference through the many opportunities right here in our backyard. With support from the university, you can meet new people, help others, and even earn work-study funds at the same time.
In addition to participating in community service through an organization they’re a part of, students can also use community service hours as part of their work-study.
Below are a handful of ways you can give back, but students are also encouraged to email the Student Activities Office (SAO) if they’d like to plan their own service project with their group or organization or try something new.
Community Service Award
The Edwin B. Coghlin ’23 Award for Community Service is presented annually to a student or students who, through their involvement in community service activities, has made valuable contributions to WPI and the Worcester community.
Don’t Forget to Report Your Hours
- Students completing 15 hours of community service per week should complete the Community Service Work Study Completion Form (PDF)
- Students earning all work study funds through community service will fill out a weekly timesheet that can then be handed in to the Student Activities Office