Civic Engagement Office Programs
The Civic Engagement Office supports a number of ongoing volunteer and community projects to promote social responsibility. You may find those opportunities here as well as listed in the News and Upcoming Events section of the Civic Engagement homepage. We are also able to connect students, faculty, and staff to other service opportunities based on specified interests; please contact our office to begin your involvement and start making a positive impact on the campus community!
The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group has developed an online volunteer form to connect potential volunteers to opportunities in Mount Vernon and Lisbon. If you are unable to find what you are looking for on this list, or if you would like further information or assistance with local opportunities, please contact our Student Volunteer Coordinator or the Director of Civic Engagement.
ICAP
Iowa Campus Compact AmeriCorps Program (ICAP) engages students in long-term volunteerism within the Cornell community. During the year of service, participants will commit to completing at least 300 hours of community service at local nonprofits of their choice and receive an Education Award upon completing the program. Learn more
Middle School Mentors
GIRLSS Group and MENtoring connect Cornell students with girls and boys from the Mount Vernon Middle School (grades 5-8). Both programs provide Cornell students an opportunity to be good role models and make a positive impact in the lives of a younger students. Learn more
Elementary School Lunch Buddies
Lunch Buddies connects Cornell students with 3rd and 4th graders from Mount Vernon's Washington Elementary School. Cornell students join their buddies for lunch and recess two to three times a month and participate in various programs off campus. Learn more
Colleges Against Cancer (Relay for Life)
Cornell's chapter of the nationwide group Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) organizes students, faculty, staff, and the wider community to help raise awareness and funds for cancer issues in association with the American Cancer Society. This includes organizing Relay for Life, as well as other events. Learn more on the Civic Engagement Office Relay for Life page or visit the Cornell Relay for Life website.
Alternative Spring Break
Each year a group of Cornell students and staff spend spring break completing service projects in various locations across the nation. Learn more about ASB.