Community-Engaged Leadership

We have arranged our service opportunities according to length of commitment.

One-Day Service Opportunities

CEL also hosts an American Red Cross Blood Drive every semester. For more information, see our Blood Drive page.

Semester-Long Service Opportunities

The Community Fellows program is comprised of small groups who work closely with a local non-profit partner for the duration of the semester. These groups engage in direct service, as well as advocacy, education, and philanthropy projects to benefit the social issue addressed by their non-profit partner. The Community Fellows program is a great way for students to delve deeper into a social issue and to also learn more about non-profit organization. This year's social concerns are: Affordable Housing, Environmental Justice, Hunger Alleviation, and Local-to-Global Service. For more information, visit our Community Fellows page.

Individual Service Opportunities

If you are looking for individual service opportunities, CEL has compiled a list that is categorized by the Sustainable Development goals to which an organization's mission is primarily attached. In 2015, the United Nations adopted an agenda consisting, in part, of 17 Sustainable Development goals (opens in new tab) for a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet," with the understanding that these areas are interconnected and require strategies to tackle each in order for us to move forward together. Navigate through the sections below to discover Community Partners who serve a cause close to your interests. If you need help navigating this process, feel free to reach out to Brent James, Assistant Director for Community Engagement.

Local Service Needs