Volunteer
Discover local organizations, community events, and one-time or ongoing service opportunities that match your interests and schedule.
Engage With Illinois
Students
Learn. Serve. Lead.
Community engagement gives Illinois students opportunities to connect classroom learning with real-world experience. Whether you are interested in volunteering, community-engaged research, service-learning, leadership development, or civic engagement, there are many ways to make an impact while building skills for your future.
Find Your Opportunity
How You Can Engage
Explore ways to volunteer, connect academics with community experience, and build the leadership skills that will help you make a difference.
Learn
Participate in service-learning courses, community-engaged research, and experiential learning that connect academics with community impact.
Lead
Build leadership skills while working with community organizations, faculty, staff, and fellow students to create positive change.
Explore Resources
Student Programs & Opportunities
Explore opportunities that connect civic leadership, community-engaged research, and professional development.
Civic Leadership
Center for Civic Education & Justice
Explore civic leadership, dialogue, democratic engagement, and opportunities to strengthen communities and create positive social change.
Learn MoreCommunity-Engaged Research
Community Academic Scholars
Work alongside faculty and community partners on research that addresses real-world challenges while developing valuable research, collaboration, and professional experience.
Learn MoreOur Shared Approach
Community Engagement Starts With You
Every student brings unique experiences, ideas, and talents. Meaningful engagement grows through listening, collaboration, shared purpose, and reciprocal relationships. By connecting learning with community priorities, students strengthen communities while developing the knowledge and leadership skills to make a difference long after graduation.
We Listen
We Connect
We Support
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you are looking for your first volunteer opportunity, a service-learning experience, leadership development, or a community-engaged research project, the Office of Public Engagement can help you find the right connection.