Volunteer

Discover the power of giving back. Whether it's one-hour of your day or a semester-long commitment, you can make a lasting impact on the community while developing leadership skills.

 

74,537

hours of service reported

- in 2025-26 by LSU students

 10,567

hours of service

- through Campus Life opportunities

$2,245,000

 value of service

- performed last year 

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Students in Action

Work alongside other students while making a difference through high-impact service opportunities in our city and state. Sign up to be notified of upcoming initiatives.

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Change Break

Change Break provides a transformative, hands-on service experience during school breaks to give students the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in various communities throughout the U.S. and the world. Breaks combine teamwork, service-learning, and community engagement to make time off into time well spent.

Fall Change Break

Date: October 7-10
Location: San Antonio, Texas

Applications open through September 22

Apply Today

Volunteers help to plant storm resistant plants along the Gulf Coast in Cameron, Louisiana.

 

Geaux Big Baton Rouge

Join LSU's week-long service experience and give back to the Greater Baton Rouge community! Students work alongside members of the community and fellow peers to make a difference right here at home. Have questions? Email us and we'll get you the answers

Get involved as a volunteer or site coordinator!

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Students volunteer constructing dog toys for a local animal shelter during Geaux Big Baton Rouge 2026.
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Engaged Citizen Program

Elevate your impact by earning Engaged Citizen honors. This program supports and recognizes the accomplishments of undergraduate students who engage significantly with their communities to address critical community needs.

Aerial viewstudent reading with children
canoe launch

Other Ways to Serve

LSU offers many ways for you to make a difference on campus and beyond. Discover departments and their opportunities to serve our campus and community.