Volunteering
At the Center for Community Engagement, we help students find the right opportunities for them. There are many different ways to volunteer in the local community during your time at Middlebury!
Find Your Place Meeting
Unsure where to start or want to talk through opportunities with a CCE staff member? Sign up for a 30-minute Find Your Place meeting to discuss your options!
Recent Volunteer Opportunities
Read the latest edition of our weekly opportunities newsletter for the most updated list of volunteer and community engagement opportunities:
Student-led Community Engagement Organizations
There are a wide range of volunteer opportunities available through our student-led Community Engagement Organizations, which connect directly with local community organizations to make a difference locally.
Check out our full list of Community Engagement Organizations and find contact information to get involved.
Athletics
Are you a member of an athletic team at Middlebury? Want to engage your team in a service project with the community? There are plenty of ways to get your team involved!
Days of Caring
Each Thursday and Saturday during the third week of September, the United Way of Addison County (UWAC) hosts two days of community service in Addison County called Days of Service. Middlebury athletic teams often participate in large group hands-on service projects for Days of Caring.
- Connect with Jason Duquette-Hoffman (jduquettehoffman@middlebury.edu) about getting your team involved with Days of Caring!
Recess Buddies
Recess Buddies is a program for Middlebury College athletic teams in which you can volunteer in small groups with your teammates to provide regular support during recess and lunchtimes in a local elementary school. Play games and sports with kids and build relationships with the same kids over time! Commitment to volunteering with the same school on the same day each week is important.
- Connect with Shannon McClain (smcclain@middlebury.edu) to connect about Recess Buddies volunteering.
Other Athletics Volunteering
Have an organization in mind or want to browse other opportunities for volunteering?
Connect with Jason Duquette-Hoffman to find your team’s place in the community.
MiddVolunteers
Middlebury Volunteers (MiddVol) is a student-led organization at Middlebury College that provides students with opportunities to engage in diverse volunteer experiences around Addison County. MiddVol partners with local organizations such as the New Community Project in Starksboro and the Congregational Church in Middlebury, offering a range of activities from environmental projects to community suppers.
Student volunteers in MiddVol participate in various on- and off-campus events, which are funded by the college to ensure accessibility for all. By engaging in these projects, students develop valuable skills, build meaningful connections, and play an active role in social change.
MiddVol is an excellent fit for students interested in community service and seeking to make a positive impact. Participation can leave students feeling fulfilled and empowered by their contributions to the community.
Learn more: MiddVolunteers
Contact: middvolunteers@middlebury.edu