Civic Engagement
Many students want to volunteer in Southeast Texas but don't know how to get started. We can help!
Civic Engagement is an integral part of life at Lamar University. We empower students to be active citizens through volunteering and service learning. We partner with local non-profit organizations to provide opportunities for growth and giving for Cardinal Nation.
Our office provides service opportunities for students that can be as short as one afternoon or as long as a semester or academic year. We're here to help you individually or as a student organization to identify and achieve your service goals.
Service Hours
Do you have service hours to submit? Track them now on LU HUB! Make sure that the service hours you submit adhere to the university’s guidelines on what counts as community service.
Learn how to track your hours on LUHUB
Service Opportunities
Find local service opportunities and places to volunteer.
You can also find current opportunities listed on LU Hub.
Make plans now to join the Office of Civic Engagement as we head out to Alternative Spring Break! Alternative Spring Break is an all-expenses paid, volunteer service project held during Spring Break each year.
Learn More About Spring Break ⇨Volunteer Fair
Join us at the Volunteer Fair! The Volunteer Fair gives students the opportunity to connect with various organizations seeking volunteers. Our partnering community organizations will represent a variety of social issues, including opportunities to engage in:
- service related to youth and education,
- the elderly and hospice,
- environmental justice and animals,
- poverty,
- healthcare access,
- food insecurity,
- homelessness,
- and much more
Request for Volunteers
If your organization or agency is looking to recruit volunteers for a special event or project, we would be love to hear from you.
Submit a request for volunteer help, and we will get in contact with you about fulfilling your needs.
Volunteer Listserv
Want to stay in the loop when service projects or opportunities are available? Sign up to receive an email whenever opportunities are available. Sign up here!