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Gigi Jennewein, Coordinator of Community Service and Outreach
Union Building Room 221
P: 765-658-4870
E: gfenlon@depauw.edu

Christine Klinger,
Civic Opportunities Coordinator                                                                                                           
P: 765-658-4619
E: christineklinger@depauw.edu

Community Service

DePauw supports many opportunities throughout the academic year for students to engage with communities outside of the University.

FIRST-YEAR SERVICE PLUNGE

This is an annual opportunity for incoming DePauw students to join their classmates and the Greencastle community in a day of service and learning.  Offered in conjunction with the Putnam County United Way Day of Caring, this popular event aims to connect service-oriented student with  local agencies, programs and organizations. Service Plunge happens the first Saturday after the opening of academic year classes.  Sign up opens in August 2012. 

DEPAUW COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS

Every year hundreds of DePauw students chose to participate in at least one of the many student-led volunteer programs that make up DePauw Community Service (DCS).This corps of volunteers provides needed assistance to schools, shelters, retirement communities, governmental agencies, museums, and other non-profit organizations, agencies, and programs throughout Putnam County. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Requests come to us frequently from throughout the county and state for DePauw student volunteers.  These are generally one-time opportunities for larger groups of students.  Look here for opportunities for your organization.  If you can't find what you want contact gfenlon@depauw.edu for additional ideas.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ADVISING

  • Interested in doing direct-service but needing advice before you commit?  
  • Have an idea for a new partnership between DePauw students and the surrounding Greencastle/Putnam County community?  
  • Thinking about doing an independent study that includes a community-based project?
  • Have a class assignment that might be accomplished through community engagement?
  • Represent a student organization that is looking for a community engagement project?

Civic Opportunities is ready and willing to assist you, your friends, and your organization. Contact gfenlon@depauw.edu or call 765-658-4870

Service programs are housed in the office of Civic, Global and Professional Opportunities.

Amanda Brinkman '13

"Service at DePauw is a way of life. By dedicating your time, knowledge, and energy to others, you begin to understand what it means to live in community and grow as an individual."