Clemson University students have a wide variety of interests and skills and are eager to serve the community. The Community Service Office seeks to connect students with service opportunities that provide them with a valuable educational experience while meeting a real community need.

Apply to be a Community Partner 

Local non-profit agencies are invited to apply to become Community Partners with Clemson in order to have their volunteer needs posted.  To apply for partnership, please download and return the following forms:

• Introductory Letter with Explanation of Benefits (pdf) (does not need to be returned)
  
• Community Partner Application (pdf)
  
• Community Partner Agreement (pdf)

About our Students 

As you think about recruiting and working with Clemson student volunteers, please keep the following in mind:

• Most students have very full schedules which can limit the amount of time they can commit to community service projects. In addition to their academic course load, many students are involved with co-curricular activities and hold jobs either on or off campus.
• Exam dates and school holidays will greatly impact a student's availability to volunteer with your organization. To view the academic calendar, click here.
• Many more students are available to volunteer during the Fall and Spring semesters than during Maymester or the two Summer Sessions.
• Transportation to and from service opportunities may be an issue for students. Please be sure to let the Community Service Office know if your site is accessible via the Clemson Area Transit (CAT) Bus.
• Students may not be experienced with the type of work your agency provides or the population you serve. You will need to provide an appropriate orientation and the necessary supervision to enable them to best meet your needs and have a valuable learning experience in the process.
• If you are interested in posting information on Internships or Part-Time Jobs that are available at your agency, please contact the Michelin® Career Center at 656-6000, or visit their web page.

To learn more about the Millennial Generation of volunteers, you are invited to review a presentation made at the 2007 Volunteer Fair Agency Breakfast about college student volunteers here: Millennial Volunteers (pdf)