What's your CNU Service Track?

If you're curious about what it was like to live through World War II or Vietnam, the Great Depression or the end of segregation, now is your chance to befriend an eyewitness! In Newport News 24,000 citizens (12% of the local population) live in assisted living or retirement communities. Many of these citizens do not have family nearby and would love to befriend and meet regularly with a CNU student. Some examples of where other CNU students have served include the Hidenwood Retirement Community, The Newport, and Newport News Division of Human Services - Adult Services.

Feel like Aging isn't your calling? Take this quiz again, check out CNUengage.org for other service track options, or visit the Center for Community Engagement across from the Captains locker in the DSU!

In this service track you'll work in cultural arts centers, museums, and historical foundations to strengthen our community's sense of beauty and place. These are important and often-neglected components of healthy cities and citizens. Some examples of where other CNU students have served include the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Mariner's Museum, and the Peninsula Fine Arts Center.

Feel like Arts and Culture isn't your calling? Take this quiz again, check out CNUengage.org for other service track options, or visit the Center for Community Engagement across from the Captains locker in the DSU!

In this service track yo'll support and expand the capacity of a local agency to accomplish its community support mission, whether through disaster relief, military family services, or blood drives through the American Red Cross. Some examples of where other CNU students have served include Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, Peninsula READS, and United Way.

Feel like Community Development isn't your calling? Take this quiz again, check out CNUengage.org for other service track options, or visit the Center for Community Engagement across from the Captains locker in the DSU!

In this service track you'll serve directly with relevant organizations to bring awareness, support, and societal change to issues facing our environment and the animal population. Some examples of where other CNU students have served include Bluebird Gap Farm, the Virginia Living Museum, and the Newport News Green Foundation.

Feel like Environment & Animals isn't your calling? Take this quiz again, check out CNUengage.org for other service track options, or visit the Center for Community Engagement across from the Captains locker in the DSU!

In this service track you'll work with healthcare providers in free clinics, hospitals, or philanthropies devoted to specific health concerns and disease prevention, care, and recovery. Some examples of where other CNU students have served include Riverside Hospital, the American Cancer Society, and the Lackey Free Clinic.

Feel like Health Related isn't your calling? Take this quiz again, check out CNUengage.org for other service track options, or visit the Center for Community Engagement across from the Captains locker in the DSU!

In this service track you'll help combat local poverty by serving with community partners that provide relief, rehabilitation, and development to individuals and families experiencing these difficulties. Some examples of where other CNU students have served include the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Menchville House Ministries.

Feel like Hunger & Housing isn't your calling? Take this quiz again, check out CNUengage.org for other service track options, or visit the Center for Community Engagement across from the Captains locker in the DSU!

In this service track you'll serve a population of citizens who are English as a Second Language (ESL) learners, many of whom are new to our country and community. We work with adults and young people alike to share our cultures, and provide assistance where appropriate. Some examples of where other CNU students have served include International Cooperating Ministries, Peninsula READS, and Refugee Resettlement and Immigrant Services.

Feel like International Interest isn't your calling? Take this quiz again, check out CNUengage.org for other service track options, or visit the Center for Community Engagement across from the Captains locker in the DSU!

In this service track you'll help prepare future generations for lives of success and significance by serving as a mentor or tutor in our local schools. You have the opportunity to work with students K-12!

Feel like Newport News Public Schools isn't your calling? Take this quiz again, check out CNUengage.org for other service track options, or visit the Center for Community Engagement across from the Captains locker in the DSU!

In this service track you'll work alongside non-profits that advocate for women’s equality and advancement; also serve vulnerable populations of women and families transitioning out of abusive or difficult situations. Some examples of where other CNU students have served include The Center for Sexual Assault, Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast, and NATASHA House.

Feel like Women's Interest isn't your calling? Take this quiz again, check out CNUengage.org for other service track options, or visit the Center for Community Engagement across from the Captains locker in the DSU!

In this service track you can be a mentor, coach, or tutor with a local nonprofit community partner. These are primarily community-based organizations that serve and develop young people. Some examples of where other CNU students have served include the Boys and Girls Club, Girls Inc., and NATASHA House.

Feel like Youth Development isn't your calling? Take this quiz again, check out CNUengage.org for other service track options, or visit the Center for Community Engagement across from the Captains locker in the DSU!