About the Journal

VORS: Journal of Community Service is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes peer-reviewed articles on community service and engagement activities across all academic disciplines. The journal aims to showcase high-quality research, case studies, and reflective pieces that demonstrate the impact and value of community-based projects, partnerships, and initiatives.

The journal welcomes submissions from scholars, practitioners, and community members on a wide range of topics related to community service, including but not limited to:

- Innovative models and approaches to community engagement
- Participatory action research and community-based participatory research
- Service-learning and community-based learning
- Capacity building and empowerment of underserved communities
- Social impact and community development
- Cross-sector collaborations and university-community partnerships
- Policy implications and advocacy efforts related to community service
- Ethical considerations and reflective practice in community engagement
- Evaluation and assessment of community service programs and outcomes

VORS particularly encourages submissions that highlight interdisciplinary and collaborative initiatives that bridge the gap between theory and practice, and that demonstrate the transformative potential of community service to address complex societal challenges. The journal seeks to amplify diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences from both academic and community stakeholders.