VISAS (Volunteers with International Students, Staff, and Scholars) is a free English language and cultural exchange program that serves UVA’s international community and their families. Through VISAS programs, volunteers and international participants practice English together, meet new people, build meaningful relationships, and learn about other cultures. We offer a variety of programs with flexible commitment levels. We invite English learners and English speakers to come join us now! 

Warm-Up America is a nation-wide, service-oriented organization that has its own chapter here on grounds. Warm Up America's mission is to crochet and knit different items to then donate to people in need. Every week, we meet for one hour, usually on the steps of Old Cabell. We knit and crochet 7x9 inch patches that we then sew together to make blankets; these blankets are donated to local shelters in our community. In the past our blankets have gone to local women’s shelters as well as homeless shelters, like The Haven in Downtown Charlottesville.No experience or supplies are necessary, just come ready to learn!

WiCS at UVA is organized for educational purposes to spread awareness about issues confronting women in the field of technology, providing a network and community to inspire women to explore educational and professional opportunities in technology, grow interest in and knowledge of science and applications of modern computing, and increase recruitment and retention of women in computing science. We create a supportive and inclusive environment where women can network, share experiences, and mentor each other in navigating the field of computing, empowering you to pursue their interests through resources, workshops, and events aimed at building skills and confidence.

Women in Medicine Initiatives (WIMI) is a peer mentoring group for women interested in careers in health-related fields. We meet biweekly, bringing in doctors, medical school faculty, nutritionists, research faculty and more to talk about their paths to successful careers in medicine! These meetings also provide a great way to network with faculty and obtain possible shadowing opportunities, internships, or other health affiliated fields. We additionally host social and philanthropic events throughout the year. WIMI is a great way to get one-on-one answers to your questions about navigating through the pre-health journey - come check us out!

Women in Policy at UVA is established for the expressed purpose of:1.     Creating an environment to share viewpoints, exchange perspectives, and expand knowledge and understandings of complex policy issues 2. Engaging with the Charlottesville community and local and national policy issues through WIP events and service opportunities  

The Women’s Asian American Leadership Initiative (WAALI) is a student-facilitated and MSS-sponsored leadership development program for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th year Asian/Asian-American women identifying students. For 2 hours a week within an 8-week span in the Fall Semester, cohort members will be able to learn about leadership in the context of their intersection of identities within Race and Gender. WAALI is a discussion-based program that allows participants the opportunity to share their stories of being an Asian American woman and how that relates to leadership.

We are a student-run organization at the University of Virginia, providing an open forum to discuss issues that are unique to gender and explore the challenges faced in the workplace. This group also focuses on networking with top companies and providing female students exposure to the business world.

Yellow Door at UVA is a service-oriented outreach club that helps raise money and awareness for a local Charlottesville nonprofit: the Yellow Door Foundation.  Founded in 2017 by UVA Alum JoAnne McTague, this organization provides long-term lodging for pediatric patients receiving treatment at UVA Children's.  Because these patients are often immunocompromised, YDF provides single-family apartments to give these children and their families a "home away from home".  Yellow Door at UVA coordinates directly with YDF to drive fundraising efforts and engage the UVA and Charlottesville community in this worthy cause.

MissionYoung Americans for Freedom (YAF) at UVA is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. YAF chapters can provide a visible presence for the Conservative Movement, energizing students, and encouraging them to speak out.HistoryYAF was founded on September 11, 1960 by young conservatives from around the country who met at the home of William F. Buckley Jr. in Sharon Connecticut and wrote its founding document titled, the “Sharon Statement.” Since then, YAF has been a leading figure in energizing young people around conservative leaders, such as Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan, and helping college students battle liberal bias and indoctrination at their schools. While a YAF chapter was present at UVA throughout the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s the movement faded away and was not active until Anthony Hadford re-founded its presence in 2013.

YDSA at UVA is a part of the youth section of the Democratic Socialists of America. YDSA and DSA are committed to building economic, social, and political power for the mulit-racial working class through strategic issue campaigns, labor organizing, mutual aid, political education, and more. Join us today and get involved in building the movement!