How can you get involved?

Faculty

The best way for faculty to become involved in service-learning is by teaching a course.  Read more about the service-learning and community-engaged labels and our faculty resources and support.  Submit an online course label request or contact us to request a faculty consultation.  

We also hold professional learning seminars and events throughout the year.  Events are posted on the Duke calendar, on our events website, and also through our newsletter.  Sign-up for our newsletter through the link at the bottom of the page.  You may also contact us through servicelearning@duke.edu.

Faculty Resources

Students

The best way for students to become involved is by taking a service-learning or community-engage course.  We have over 80 courses each year, and all meet one or more curriculum requirements.  We have courses that can work for almost all degree paths.  If you want to stop in to ask questions, you will find us at many of the Duke student events, including the Volunteers Fair, the Majors Fair, Duke Visible Thinking, and Blue Devil Days.

If you already have experience with service-learning, you might also apply to be a service-learning assistant (SLA).  SLAs work with a faculty member and course to support learning in a variety of ways.  This could be through administrative tasks, arranging service experiences, or leading reflections, among other things.  Applications for SLAs are available for Fall and Spring semesters.  You must have a work-study award to eligible to serve as an SLA.

Courses

Community Partners

Because service-learning and community-engaged courses are so deeply connected to course content, the majority of our community partners are identified by faculty members.  If you have a specific idea for a course, please contact us at servicelearning@duke.edu.  

If you simply need volunteers for your organization, please contact the Duke Office of Durham and Community Affairs to register your organization.

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