Empowering people to transform communities.

About

We bring together the citizens of Indianapolis and the students, faculty, and staff at IU Indianapolis to improve people’s lives locally and beyond. We also offer programs and resources that are educationally meaningful and full of impact.

Teaching and research

Service learning and civic engagement are rich, still-emerging fields. We’ll support you as you explore and enhance them.

Workshops and events

Find out about learning opportunities, service events, and conference that we offer.

Volunteering

Whether you’re looking for a onetime event, an ongoing opportunity, or simply a way to complete your service hours, you have many options for getting involved on campus and in your community.

Programs

We offer ongoing opportunities for campus and community to connect people, resources, and knowledge in meaningful ways through scholarship programming and intentional collaboration and partnering.

Resources and support

Our resources will support you as you engage with the community and hone your professional skills.

Upcoming events

Nonprofit Expo

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

12:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Nonprofit Expo: Wake up. Get to work. Change the world. The Nonprofit Expo highlights over 70 nonprofit organizations providing opportunities for volunteering, internships, jobs, and general career...Read more

Contact us

Mailing address and location

875 W. North Street
Hine Hall, Room 243
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(Hine Hall was previously the University Place Conference Center.)

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Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
We are closed on national and campus holidays.

Email, phone, and fax

csl@iu.edu
317-278-2662
Fax: 317-278-7683