Service Opportunities

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Ongoing Programs

Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP)

    The Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) enjoys the collaboration of alumni, parents, faculty, and administrators working together to educate students about careers in the nonprofit and public service sectors. || More about BPIP

Bucknell Buddies

    An after school tutoring program that is offered at Lewisburg Elementary Schools in conjunction with Bucknell University. || More about Bucknell Buddies

Community Garden
Community Harvest

    Held at St. Andrews Church in Milton, this weekly Bucknell sponsored hot meal program, is run by students, staff, faculty, and local community members. || More about Community Harvest

Essex Place and Meadow View Tutoring

    After-school tutoring for the children of Essex Place, an affordable housing complex located within minutes of Bucknell's campus and Meadow View located north on Route 15. || More about Essex Place and Meadow View Tutoring

Head Start Outreach

    Part of the National Head Start Association, a private non-profit organization that provides services of education, health, nutrition and parent involvement to low-income families with children. || More about Head Start Outreach

Scholars in Service

    An AmeriCorps program where students enroll as AmeriCorps members on a part-time basis and receive a partial Education Award at the end of their term. || More about Scholars in Service

Annual Programs

Bison Service Challenge

    The goal of the challenge is for the campus to come together and give back to the community with a campus goal of 10,000 hours. || Learn More

Black History Month Service

    Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with our many different service events. || Learn More

Community Service Fair

    Each September and January, local agencies seeking volunteers are invited to campus to recruit volunteers for their organizations. || How to Participate

Empty Bowls

    An innovative program to raise money for local foods programs that assist the needy. || Learn More

First Year Day of Service

    Join fellow first years in a half day of volunteering at a local agency or non-profit program. || Learn More

Giving Tree

    Provide holiday gifts for local community members in need. || Learn More

Neighborhood Thaw Out

    Assist downtown businesses with spring projects. || Learn More

Polar Bear Plunge

    Take a dip in the mighty Susquehanna River to benefit the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership. || Learn More

Turkey and Trimmings Holiday Basket

    Fill baskets with Thanksgiving dinner items for local families in need. || Learn More

Custom Programs

Individual Placements

    For individual placements, please contact Lynn Pierson for community service opportunities or Stacey Sommerfield for service-learning opportunities.

Alternate Break Trips

Go On a Bucknell Trip

    Bucknell faculty, staff, and student organizations have service trips to offer from around campus. || Learn More

Work with a Service Organization

    There are many non-Bucknell organizations that host alternative break trips. || Learn More

Plan Your Own Experience

    Students can design their own learning and service opportunities and pursue their passion for making a difference. || Learn More