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.
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Princeton RISE matches partners and students to address racial justice and contribute to campus and community projects.
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Offers graduating seniors the opportunity to work with nonprofits to protect the environment, promote sustainability, and build environmentally focused communities.
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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
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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.
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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 - Opportunity
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:
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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.
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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.
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Climate Matters is a climate change reporting resource program that helps TV meteorologists and journalists from all media tell stories about climate impacts and solutions in ways that are local, immediate, and personal–grounded in the latest science.
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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.
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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.
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Undergraduate students design their own grassroots peace projects as part of a national collaboration.
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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.
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Community Action welcomes first-year students to service and community at Princeton.
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Service Focus is a transformative learning experience that connects academic study with real-world impact.
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Community Action Fellows introduce first-year students to community at Princeton and the surrounding area.
Internships and Fellowships, Student Leadership - EventJoin the Pace Center to explore your personal paths to transform your communities through the Social Change Role model. We’ll be learning about the ecosystem of social change and the many roles and pathways to make positive social impacts. Come see where and how you can make a difference with your passions and skills.Advocacy and Activism, Internships and Fellowships, Student Leadership, Trip, Volunteering
- EventWhat can Climatology tell us about the recent floods in New Jersey? How has public education on warming in the past impacted our country's environmental policies today?
Advocacy and Activism, Internships and Fellowships, Student Leadership, Volunteering - EventInterested in learning how to serve alongside communities through allyship? Join the Pace Center for a training workshop to gain the skills, knowledge and tools to be able to practice and model forms of allyship.Advocacy and Activism, Internships and Fellowships, Student Leadership, Volunteering