Gifts of Service and Impact
As Grinnellians, we care about making meaningful and positive impact in our community. We work with our local communities and organizations to make the world a better place, one small step at a time.
Whether or not the College Garden ends up being your thing, consider marrying your love of helping others with your career development by volunteering to assist and coordinate events at Grinnell's Mayflower Community, a local senior center. Not only will your assistance put a wonderful smile on the residents' faces, but it will also develop your event coordination, planning, and organization skills that can serve well beyond Grinnell.
If you want to engage with nature, come to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden! As you connect with guests and help coordinate events or winter and spring break family programs, you will be sure to grow your network as you meet people from various professions and backgrounds.
Plan Your Future in Iowa Soil — or Beyond
If you want to take a dive into a specific industry and see what you think about it, we have something for that, too! Externships allow Grinnell students to shadow a Grinnell alum or parent at their job, whether virtually, here in Iowa, or in the world beyond.
Through an externship, you will build professional ambitions in an environment that helps you realize your interests, your long-term professional goals, and your strengths as you serve the greater good.