Civic Engagement

Connect with us to learn more about how to engage in purposeful, equitable and sustainable partnerships.

Duke Civic Engagement strengthens, connects and amplifies the various ways that students, faculty and staff work to make a difference in the civic life of our communities.

New Duke Center for Community Engagement launch event set for Feb. 5, 2025

A daylong conference exploring community-engaged scholarship.

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Principles of Effective Community Engagement

Prepare for equitable community work. Learn more about the principles of effective community engagement, and the Foundations of Engagement training.

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Explore Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Now

Opportunities are submitted by our partners. Any Duke employee or student may connect with an opportunity.

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Student Volunteering Consultations

Whether you are seeking to get involved in the community independently, as part of a class, or as part of a student organization such as Duke Partnership for Service, we’re here to help. We can guide you through the questions to consider, available resources, and connections to make your efforts more effective, equitable and sustainable.

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Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Duke is recognized as a “community engaged institution” by the Carnegie Foundation.

AMPLIFY Newsletter

Sign up for our biweekly newsletter for civic engagement news at Duke.

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