Service is a core value at Elon, and is one of the five Elon Experiences. Service is conducted through a variety of departments, student organizations, courses, athletic teams, and fraternities and sororities on-campus.

Elon Volunteers!

Elon Volunteers! (EV!) exists to provide all members of the Elon University campus the opportunity to develop an ethic of service by connecting campus and community through service experiences. Through EV!, we have various one-time service opportunities, ongoing opportunities, and over 100+ student leadership positions to help

Learn more about Elon Volunteers!

Academic Service-Learning

Academic Service-Learning (ASL) and Community-Engaged courses helps students gain a better understanding of content by putting it into practice. Service-learning engages students in real-life settings, working on community issues to connect classroom learning with societal issues.  Typically each semester 30+ ASL or Community-Engaged courses are offered across various disciplines.

Learn more about Academic Service-Learning

Get on the Bus

If you are looking for an easy way to try out service at Elon , the Kernodle Center offers a program called “Get on the Bus”. During the first half of the fall and spring semesters, a campus bus or van will take students to one of our many community partners for an afternoon or morning of service.

Visit our Get on Bus registration page to sign-up during the fall semester. Email elonvols@elon.edu for more information.

Days of Service

If you are looking for an easy way to get plugged into service opportunities, typically 3 times a year, the Kernodle Center offers a days of service. We provide transportation and facilitate projects with local community partners through these opportunities.

Visit Phoenix Serve to sign-up during the spring semester. Email elonvols@elon.edu for more information.

Student Organizations

Outside of Elon Volunteers!, there are a number of other student-led service organizations on-campus. Visit the student organization directory on Phoenix Connect for more information.

Post-Graduate Service

There are many meaningful service opportunities to pursue following graduation. For more information about the value of considering a service year, click here. The Student Professional Development Center (SDPC) has a great list of post-graduate service fellowships and programs. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, contact either the SDPC or the Kernodle Center.

Elon Volunteers! showed me the power I possessed to be an influential leader and how to be an advocate for social issues outside of the Elon bubble. Being a part of EV! truly changed the way I think about service from a self-centered approach to a community oriented approach.

Reena John ’18