Venture to Volunteer at 69传媒 University, Center for Leadership and Community Engagement

What is Venture to Volunteer? Start Life at AU by Volunteering in the City, Together!

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Venture to Volunteer (V2V) is聽a multi-day experience for first-year and transfer students that blends non-profit service with exploration of DC neighborhoods, history and culture. This event has previously been known as Explore DC (EDC).

It's a chance to get to know your new city -聽from learning the logistical ropes (like transportation and food), to engaging with issues faced by community members (and the ways they're making a difference), to first-hand experience of DC's聽rich cultural, historical and community resources. A long-time AU tradition, it's part of AU All 69传媒 Welcome and聽sponsored by CLCE. There's no better way to start life at AU!

Participants moved in early, and participated in their four days of programming.

  • August 16聽- Move-in and check-in for Venture to Volunteer.
  • August 17聽- Welcome Ceremony and community visits with their group
  • August 18聽- Students participated in their service activity

Questions? Email venturetovolunteer@american.edu聽or call 202-885-7378聽

Learn More About Venture to Volunteer

Explore DC 2023

Check out Explore DC 2023's experience!

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Register for V2V 2025!

If you are interested in joining us for Venture to Volunteer 2025, click the link below to find out more details and register.

Registration closes June 13th, 2025.聽