Leadership & Service
Elon empowers students to become civically engaged through service learning, volunteerism, and meaningful campus-community partnerships. These experiences encourage students to explore complex social issues, develop leadership skills, and contribute to their community. From these opportunities, students will build a strong foundation to become global leaders.
Phoenix Serve
Track your service hours, connect with volunteer opportunities, and see the real impact you’re making in the community. Through Phoenix Serve, you can discover projects that align with your passions, log your involvement, and reflect on your contributions, all in one place.
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Elon Volunteers!
Join an exciting community of students dedicated to creating positive change. Elon Volunteers! offers service opportunities locally, nationally, and globally, while helping you build leadership skills and meaningful relationships.
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Elon Votes!
Housed within the Kernodle Center and managed by students, Elon Votes! is a nonpartisan campus initiative created to provide students with the necessary resources to register to vote and cast their ballots in upcoming elections.
Civic Engagement Pathways
Explore your passions and create change through intentional, sustained civic engagement. These pathways connect service, leadership, and learning, guiding you toward experiences that address community needs, foster social responsibility, and prepare you to be an engaged global citizen.
Discover Civic Engagement Pathways
Leadership Prize
Propose an original project, bring it to life, and create meaningful change. The Leadership Prize supports innovative ideas that strengthen communities, inspire others, and reflect the values of leadership, service, and global citizenship. Selected recipients receive funding, mentorship, and resources to bring their vision to life.
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Leadership ELR
Leadership and service are core to the Elon experience. Fulfilling your Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR) through leadership roles or service projects provides hands-on opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Learn about the Leadership ELR
Service ELR
Deepen your commitment to service while meeting your ELR. The Service ELR connects you with meaningful projects that address community needs and foster personal growth.
Center for Leadership
The CFL is focused on supporting students as they learn, practice, and make meaning of being a leader at Elon and beyond. The center offers leadership programming, leadership coaching, workshops and engagement opportunities.
Learn more about the Center for Leadership
Kernodle Center for Civic Life
The Kernodle Center inspires, educates, and prepares students to engage with diverse communities, address local and global challenges, and foster a deeper understanding of civic responsibility.
Learn more about the Kernodle Center
Student Government Association (SGA)
SGA is a group of student leaders on campus who are dedicated to representing the rights and opinions of the student body in alignment with the university’s mission and honor code. Ultimately, SGA ensures that student voices are heard and contribute to the overall growth and effectiveness of the university experience.
Student Involvement
Leadership and service are at the heart of getting involved at Elon. Through student organizations, campus events, and community engagement, you can take on meaningful roles that build your skills, expand your network, and make a positive impact. Whether you’re leading a club, planning an event, or organizing a service project, Student Involvement offers the resources and support to help you succeed.