How can you change the world?

 

Students at Tufts University are recognized among the most socially conscious and active college students in the country. It's no wonder that the Leonard Carmichael Society (LCS), the umbrella organization for extracurricular community service on campus, is the largest student organization at Tufts.

 

Each year, LCS will engage over 1,000 students in helping the neighboring communities of Somerville and Medford, continuing a long tradition of active citizenship at Tufts. Whether your volunteering interests lie in the area of education, healthcare, homelessness or peer mentoring, one of over 20 LCS affiliated student organizations has an opportunity for you.

 

To volunteer with LCS, click on the community tab on the toolbar at the top of this page.

 

 

 

LCS FAQs

 

What is LCS?

 

LCS is like a community service broker: if you have a passion, chances are we can help you find the volunteering opportunity that best suits you. As the umbrella organization for community service on campus, LCS sponsors over 20 student organizations in the areas of health issues, hunger and homelessness, literacy and education, youth mentorship and special interest programs. LCS also sponsors the pre-orientation community service FOCUS program, day programs for the children of Medford and Somerville (Halloween on the Hill in the fall and Kids Day in the spring) and a benefit each semester for a local organization.

 

What does LCS stand for?

 

LCS stands for the Leonard Carmichael Society, named for the Tufts University President of the 1940s who had a passion for community service and making a change in the world.

 

What is the D-Staff?

 

The Directional Staff, or D-Staff, is the executive board of LCS. Positions include: co-presidents, treasurer, secretary, publicity director, community relations director, alumni relations director, faculty-staff liason and intra-campus liason.

 

What is the P-Staff?

 

The Programming Staff of LCS are the leaders of the organizations sponsored by LCS.

 

How can I get involved?

 

Click on the community tab to find the right volunteering opportunity for you! Stay posted for more information on joining the D-Staff and on our upcoming General Interest Meeting!

 

 

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

Please feel free to email us at lcs@tufts.edu for more information.