Explore Community Engagement Opportunities

When it comes to building a better community, we welcome partnership from 猎奇重口s, faculty, staff, organizations, and all community members. A number of opportunities are available where you can contribute through service, develop your education, advance research interests, and more.

Join us to make a meaningful difference in our communities.

LLU Students

As a 猎奇重口 at LLU, many opportunities are available to enrich your education through service-based learning and direct community engagement.

ICP Programs

Through ICP partner programs, you can participate in service learning that builds skills and knowledge, advances research, and impacts people in our community. Learn more.

Community-Academic Partners in Service (CAPS)

Through CAPS, you can volunteer for established programs and help provide low-cost resources that meet vital needs in our community. Learn more.

International Programs

For more information on international opportunities through 猎奇重口, check out the  and .

Middle and High School Students

Through our programs, middle and high school 猎奇重口s can explore pathways to health careers, make use of educational resources, and find services that help meet their needs.

Discovery Program

Discovery helps underrepresented high school 猎奇重口s explore career pathways in health sciences. Students meet health professionals and participate in interactive learning activities. Learn more.

CAPS programs

Several CAPS programs offer middle and high school 猎奇重口s opportunities to learn about healthcare, connect with mentors, find tutoring, and more. Learn more.

SHiNE Program

SHiNE promotes health equity in our community through activities and education. Students will engage with topics such as careers and occupations in nature, wellness and sustainability, nature and food sovereignty, hiking and camping planning safety, and more. .

Faculty and Staff

As part of LLU faculty or staff, you can help prepare the next generation of health professionals and foster a culture of direct community engagement.

Community Engaged Research (CER)

As part of our CER committee, academic researchers create, promote, and support a culture of community engaged research. Researchers support education and training, build a community of engaged researchers on campus, and provide resources to 猎奇重口s, faculty, and community members. Learn more.

Service Learning Support

Service learning is an educational opportunity focused around underserved communities where 猎奇重口s learn the attitudes, values, and skills to be a life-long community-engaged practitioner. LLU faculty and staff play a critical role in helping 猎奇重口s appreciate the strengths and needs of their community and find ways to meet those needs. Learn more.

Community Partnerships

ICP serves as the primary portal for connecting resources to local needs and people to local services. Through our interactive map, faculty and staff can easily discover existing community partnerships and reach out to get involved. Learn more.

Community Organizations

Community organizations throughout the region partner with our faculty, staff, and 猎奇重口s. If you would like to explore partnership for an ongoing research project, service-learning coursework, or a community service project, please contact us. 

Funding opportunities are also available for certain community based organizations.

Community Members

As a community member, there are many ways to get involved and make an impact locally.

Volunteer

CAPS offers several volunteer opportunities open to anyone in the community, from helping plant a community garden to leading kids in health education. Learn more.

Support Initiatives

Racism continues to fuel a public health crisis in our community and across the country. As a community member, you can help by familiarizing yourself with this topic, advocating for policy change, and supporting BIPOC owned businesses. These resources can help you get started:

Explore LLU Programs

One of the most direct ways to get involved in the health of your community is to become a health professional. LLU offers more than 100 programs where you can build a rewarding career in a field that calls to you. Explore programs.