What makes community engagement different at GDS?

At GDS, community engagement isn’t a box to tick. It’s more like a lifelong road trip that starts in Pre-K and picks up speed every year. Students don’t just volunteer. They ask big questions, meet people outside their usual circles, and explore what justice and equity look like in real life. The focus isn’t just on doing good. It’s on understanding why the work matters. From planting gardens to tackling complex social issues, students learn to think critically, act compassionately, and reflect on their role in the world. GDS isn’t just raising helpers. It’s raising curious, thoughtful changemakers who know how to step up and stick with it.