How to Volunteer with Intention
Help your community service have more impact and meaning with these best practices from Princeton University’s John H. Pace, Jr. ’39 Center for Civic Engagement.
Illustration by: Matilda Luk, Princeton University Office of Communications
We help undergraduate and graduate students make meaningful connections through learning, experience, and reflection in service and civic engagement.
Get Involved
Service and civic engagement are a central part of the Princeton University student experience. Discover how you can respond to the needs of the world in responsible ways.
Advocacy & Activism
Advocate for social justice and build community around issues.
Volunteering
Engage regularly and support the local community.
Student Leadership
Take an active role in your education to support others in service.
Internships & Fellowships
Connect service to your academic and career paths.
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I am grateful that Princeton is creating more opportunities and spaces for students to work alongside communities and fight for racial justice, while also learning about themselves and the world in the process.
- Natalie Tung ’18
co-founder and executive director of HomeWorks
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Learning in Service
Engaging in service means we are perpetual learners. Discover what motivates you, why service is needed in communities, and how to be well-prepared. Explore workshops, guides, and other tools to build skills and knowledge.
News
Princeton University staff, faculty, and students are invited to come together for Month of Service 2022. We are excited to be partnering with our local community leaders to return to this tradition of service safely.
This fall, the John H. Pace, Jr. ’39 Center for Civic Engagement welcomed Emily Sharples as the Class of 1969 Princeton Internships in Civic Service (PICS) Program Director.
Each year, the John H. Pace, Jr. ’39 Center for Civic Engagement honors students and community members for their commitment, dedication, and…
How does the production of our daily meals influence the environment? Are communities fighting to steer food access towards a more equitable direction? During this semester's Breakout Princeton experience: "At Our Table: The Roots of Food Access and Sustainability," Princeton students delved into these inquiries and explored sustainable and equitable access to food.
In the wake of Tropical Storm Ida, recovery continues for many communities in the Princeton region. Here are a few ways you can help at this time.
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Service is about building relationships with others rooted in empathy, humility, and respect. We collaborate with people, communities, and organizations on and off Princeton University’s campus. Learn how you can partner with us.