Cardinal Service
Welcome to Cardinal Service!
Cardinal Service helps Stanford students engage in principled public service, connect with communities, and deepen their learning through real-world experiences.
Cardinal Service helps students engage with the world to bring about real, positive change.
Find opportunities to serve locally, nationally, and around the world, connecting your academic study with experiential learning that fosters leadership, critical thinking, and meaningful action.
Cardinal Service Digest
Subscribe to a weekly newsletter that curates Stanford-sponsored service-related events and opportunities for students.
The digest features upcoming events, service opportunities at Stanford, and service spotlights.
EXPLORE ways to make a difference. If you’re new to service, short on time, or don’t know where to start, drop into the Haas Center for guidance from staff or a peer advisor. Sign up for the weekly Cardinal Service newsletter to find out about events and opportunities.
ENGAGE with a nonprofit organization or government agency for summer work, sign up to tutor and mentor local youth, or make a regular commitment to volunteer in your community. Apply for Cardinal Quarter to participate in a full-time, quarter-long public service opportunity, or take a Cardinal Course to use your learning in real-world situations.
LEAD the effort to advance service at Stanford. Help your fellow students get involved in service opportunities as a peer advisor or Issue Area Coordinator, get leadership coaching and training in community organizing, or chair a student service organization.
LAUNCH your public service career. Take advantage of online resources to find tailored career coaching and advising, fellowship and internship opportunities, high-impact recruiting and networking events, access to prestigious national scholarships, and connections to alumni.