Service & Action
At Georgetown, you’ll be part of a community that has valued social justice and service for centuries. “Contemplation in action” is in our DNA and grounded in the Jesuit tradition of people for others. Mentor young students in DC, offer pro bono legal services, care for the sick at a clinic. You’ll find more than 100 university-sponsored service opportunities at Georgetown that engage students in addressing some of today’s most pressing issues.
People for Others
Community service connects you to the heart of DC, as well as to your fellow students. Find opportunities for service at the Jesuit-inspired Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching and Service.
A Testimonial
Edward changed my life forever. Getting to know him and reinvestigating his wrongful conviction nearly five years ago as a student at Georgetown inspired me to work at the Innocence Project after college and to apply to law school.
Alternative Breaks Program (ABP)
ABP trips engage with diverse and vibrant communities through direct service, immersion and reflection. By creating a space for sustained dialogue and action, ABP strives to build long-term relationships with community partners and bring the experience home.
The Health Justice Alliance
This partnership of Georgetown’s medical and law campus prepares future lawyers, doctors and other health professionals to work together to address the nation’s long-standing racial and socioeconomic health disparities.
A Testimonial
To me, this matters because we’re going to underprivileged communities where these students aren’t growing up in an environment where they’re getting to learn about the need to save their money and the steps to save their money. A lot of kids are given clubs and classes they can take to learn about this, but they aren’t, which is why FGI is so important.
Hoyas in Service to Others
McDonough students launched MSBGives, an initiative that empowers students to go beyond the classroom and actively engage in charitable work.
Inspired by his college tennis coach, Sach Thakker (M’26) is blending his passion for sports and service by organizing a pickleball tournament to raise money for melanoma research.