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Students working on sustainable agriculture

Cardinal Service offers programs that are designed to be transformative for students and beneficial to the community. Whether you're seeking summer or full-time work, courses within your major, leadership development, or volunteer opportunities, you'll find ways to engage with and serve communities at home and abroad.

Student on their way to work at San Jose City Hall

Cardinal Quarter

Summer or quarter of full-time service

Build knowledge, skills, and long-term networks. Make meaningful contributions to communities locally, nationally, and across the globe.

Fossil Free Stanford

Student service organizations

Long-term commitment to service

Engage with a student organization at Stanford to address a community problem or need. See the impact sustained public service can have on a community, an issue, and you!

Handfuls of soil

Cardinal Courses

Courses for credit

Work with renowned faculty to address complex social and environmental issues. Choose from more than 150 classes that apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems.

Cardinal Service ambassadors

Leadership opportunities

Develop your skills

Explore service leadership opportunities and get personalized support through advising and coaching.

Cardinal Careers

Prepare for a career in service

Get advice on starting your career search or fellowship process, find networking and job fairs, or apply for a full-time fellowship in a service-driven organization.

Graduate student opportunities

Beyond undergrad

Find public service opportunities open to graduate students—community-based research opportunities, project funding, courses, and more!