As a mentor, you'll get paired with an elementary schooler (your "little buddy") who you'll get to know over the course of the entire year. After their school day ends at 3:00 PM, we bring our little buddies to grounds by bus so you can meet them in our activity space by New Dorms once a week for a 2-hour pre-planned session of fun. During each activity, you, your little buddy, and the rest of the pairs in your "buddy family" listen to guest speakers, go on field trips around grounds, and play games.We've introduced the kids to UVA football players, firemen, and professors. We've visited UVA sports facilities, toured the lawn, and done nature walks around grounds. We've hosted lemonade stands, made slime, played countless rounds of Simon says.At College Mentors for Kids, you'll inspire growth, confidence, and a brighter future in your little buddy.

The College Republicans at the University of Virginia is the premier conservative organization on Grounds. The stated mission of our organization is as follows:The CRs work to educate the greater University of Virginia community on the issues and values important to the Republican Party.The CRs defend conservative values on Grounds and work to counter the actions of our politicaladversaries whenever possible.The CRs will campaign for Republican candidates at every level of government.The CRs will promote conservative values and candidates for all elected offices at the University of Virginia.In 2021, our members vigorously campaigned to elect Glenn Youngkin as Virginia's Governor. We knocked doors, made phone calls, and connected with over 30,000 voters. In addition to campaigns, we host regular meetings and various speakers. Past speakers have included Governor George Allen, Governor Jim Gilmore, Congressman Ben Cline, and former Delegate Rob Bell. In 2023, we hosted the 70th Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. Additionally, we know how to have fun. There's a reason we're known as the best party on Grounds!

The Commerce Council represents and supports undergraduate students in the McIntire School of Commerce by hosting and coordinating service and social events, outreach activities, and other various programs.

The Community Cleanup Club at the University of Virginia was founded on the belief that the UVA community should be the pinnacle of community respect, leadership, and helping the less fortunate. Every Sunday Morning, the club will meet on Madison Bowl, where we will scout out areas affected with litter from post-football game parties, Fraternities and Sororities, and other parties and clean waste from cans, glass, plastic, etc. There is no application to join, and be free to reach out to Aidan Palys at zcq3xy@virginia.edu if you have any questions about joining or in general!

Community Consultants of Darden (CCoD) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization founded in 1956. CCoD provides marketing, operational, and strategic evaluation and planning services to visionary non-profit organizations and small business in the Charlottesville community. CCoD delivers a unique and valuable experience for both students and clients, and furthers the Darden brand in the community.

The Community Honor Fund seeks to financially empower University of Virginia  employees, University of Virginia-affiliated employees, and other persons in the  Charlottesville community through the student-led provision of short term affordable  capital and personalized financial education programs. As an organization we have three main objectives. First, we aim to strengthen the financial position of Charlottesville workers through a personalized, student-led approach. Second, we seek to leverage  University resources, student flexibility, and a culture of trust to offer competitive, short  term financial solutions. Finally, we aim to foster University wide student/client  relationships to build a stronger community and relieve asset poverty. Ultimately, we  want to disrupt the sizable predatory lending industry in Charlottesville by providing a  more affordable alternative to traditional low income lenders, such as payday and title  lenders. 

The mission of the Contemplative Sciences Center (CSC) is to advance the study and application of human flourishing at all levels of education—K-12, undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong. In particular we are focused on how educational institutions can better understand and facilitate the types of knowledge, mindsets, and practices that promote flourishing.

Our organization seeks to promote professional growth, access to resources related to the field of counseling, learning, and social connection and inclusivity amongst our members. We achieve this by connect students to professional development, academic, and/or community service opportunities within or related to the field of counseling or education. Additionally, we seek to advocate and advance the field of counseling on behalf of UVA, the greater Charlottesville community, and at the statewide level.

Creative Care Initiative (CCI) is an organization at UVA dedicated to harnessing the power of creative expression to bring comfort, connection, and emotional support to individuals in healthcare settings. Our mission is to bridge the gap between clinical care and human connection by fostering meaningful interactions between students and patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers.What sets CCI apart is our emphasis on holistic healing and personalized engagement. Unlike traditional volunteering groups that focus solely on logistical support, we create interactive, patient-centered experiences that uplift, engage, and empower. Our members develop and lead projects such as bedside art sessions, personalized poetry readings, musical performances, and letter-writing initiatives for hospital patients, elderly care residents, and individuals experiencing long-term illness. Creativity is the foundation for all of the projects we carry out. Additionally, we aim to provide students with an outlet for their creativity and opportunities to destress through mental health workshops, coloring book pages, stress ball making, etc. In doing so, not only do we empower the health and wellbeing of clinical spaces, but also in our own community. We have already launched several impactful projects, including our Handmade Card Initiative, where students crafted and donated heartfelt cards to the staff at the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center (ECCCC) as a gesture of appreciation for their dedication and hard work. We have also arranged an upcoming in-person delivery day, on February 20, 2025, during which ECCCC will provide an escort so that our members can personally distribute the cards to the healthcare staff, fostering direct and meaningful connections.Through interdisciplinary collaboration with artists, healthcare professionals, and community members, CCI offers a unique space where creativity meets care, fostering both artistic expression and compassionate service. Our initiative not only provides patients and healthcare workers with moments of joy and relief but also equips students with invaluable empathy, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of patient well-being beyond clinical treatment.CCI seeks to cultivate a culture of compassionate creativity, empowering students to use their artistic talents to make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing health challenges.

The purpose of CRAVE is to organize and host an annual fashion show that raises money for the Boys and Girls Club of Charlottesville. We bring current and prospective students together in the interest of fashion and provide a space for a creative outlets.