Service and civic engagement at Princeton University can take many forms. Find the opportunity that’s right for you by choosing the interests, location, and more that align with your preferences, schedule, and passions. All opportunities are open to both undergraduate and graduate students at Princeton unless noted otherwise.

Not sure where to get started? Use the filters below to see what groups align with your interests or other needs. 

Know what group or program you want to join? Email the staff or student board leaders to begin. 

Ways to Get Involved

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    Princeton Internships in Civic Service (PICS) is an alumni-founded program with the John H. Pace, Jr. '39 Center for Civic Engagement that provides Princeton undergraduates paid summer internships in nonprofit organizations.

    Internships and Fellowships
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    Through advocacy and activism, student organizations provide students with the opportunity to find their voice and support equity in communities or on behalf of a social issue.

    Advocacy and Activism
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    The Civic Leadership Council (CLC) fosters an environment of community-building and skill development for Princeton students involved in civic engagement efforts.

    Student Leadership
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    Volunteers with PMPMC commit to one weekly three-hour shift in one of the units at the Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (e.g. emergency room, pediatrics, neurology).

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    Want some help getting involved at the Pace Center?

    This guide is your go-to resource for diving into the vibrant world of community engagement at Princeton. Whether you're passionate about service, activism, or advocacy, this toolkit will help you reflect on your motivations, explore opportunities, and connect with like-minded peers and mentors.

    Advocacy and Activism, Internships and Fellowships, Student Leadership, Trip, Volunteering
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    The Student Volunteers Council (SVC) supports impactful service organizations and empowers student leaders and volunteers.

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    Looking to mobilize support after a natural disaster or tragedy? Meet with a Pace Center staff member to get started.

    Advocacy and Activism, Student Leadership, Volunteering
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    Princeton RISE matches partners and students to address racial justice and contribute to campus and community projects.

    Advocacy and Activism, Internships and Fellowships
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    Community Action Fellows introduce first-year students to community at Princeton and the surrounding area.

    Internships and Fellowships, Student Leadership
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    Academic Success Today seeks to foster strong interpersonal relationships between Princeton students and their mentees, through tutoring, relationship-building, and academic guidance.

    Volunteering
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    Community House will work to prepare students for SAT/ACT standardized testing. Volunteers will provide ongoing test preparation and support to 11th & 12th grade high school students.  This is a great opportunity for students to mentor and support high school students in increasing their chances to attend college.

    Volunteering
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    The Nancy Weiss Malkiel Fellowship supports first-generation college students at Princeton who are interested in working alongside community partners to expand educational access.

    Internships and Fellowships
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    Offers graduating seniors the opportunity to work with nonprofits to protect the environment, promote sustainability, and build environmentally focused communities.

    Internships and Fellowships
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    WE ACT was selected to serve as a “Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center” for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2, with a focus on serving New York and New Jersey. Our role is to provide training and other assistance to build capacity for

    Internships and Fellowships
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    Undergraduate students design and engage in service-related summer internships and projects, and connect those experiences to their academic work and career.

    Internships and Fellowships
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    The High Meadows Fellow will focus on storytelling as a mechanism to deepen
    understanding and adoption of environmental justice frameworks within EDF’s Mission. They will also support storytelling as an avenue for engagement and partnership with frontline organizations. 

    Internships and Fellowships
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    The Climate & Conservation Fellow will play a key role in the execution of The Wilderness Society's campaign to ensure public lands are part of the climate solution. Reporting directly to the Director of Climate Policy Advocacy, the Fellow will be engaged in implementing and advocating for TWS’s energy and climate policy initiatives in three primary areas:

    Internships and Fellowships
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    Under the direction and with the support of EDF’s Senior Manager for State Climate Policy & Strategy, the Fellow will join a dynamic team to work on one of EDF’s top state-level priorities—securing a policy to cut economy-wide climate pollution in New York in line with the state’s ambitious goals—along with other top advocacy priorities in key northeastern states.

    Internships and Fellowships
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    The High Meadows Fellow will work closely with the team of experts within the Oceans Science Team to help EDF evaluate whether restoring mangrove forests that have previously been used for shrimp farming can serve as a scientifically and economically sound solution to climate change.

    Internships and Fellowships
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    Work with the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad to serve the town of Princeton.

    Volunteering
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    Students for Prison Education, Abolition, & Reform (SPEAR) is a student-run advocacy group at Princeton University that seeks to agitate, advocate, and educate against mass incarceration.

    Advocacy and Activism, Student Leadership