Volunteer in Knox County

Become a catalyst for change while connecting with your community.

As a student at Kenyon, you're a part of a community much greater than the College. You're a valuable part of Gambier, the Knox County community, and our greater world. Connecting to your community through volunteer work can make a huge impact on you and your world.

By participating in community service programs, students become more civically-minded by:

Engaging with diverse groups
Gaining a better understanding of the root causes of social issues
Becoming advocates, problem solvers and collaborators
Learning the importance of civic engagement
Having firsthand experience with social justice issues
Committing to living purposeful lives

Build Connections

Kenyon students can learn more about student organizations, volunteer opportunities, local events and log service hours using Kenyon Connect or KCon. Download the Campus Groups app on your phone to get started.

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Seeking student volunteers?

Please complete this form so that the Office for Community Partnerships may make your needs known to potential student volunteers. Your information will be summarized and shared on our Kenyon College Community Service webpage.

Request a Volunteer Form

Students: Want to propose a funded volunteer project?

The Ripple Effect Fund is a collaborative effort between Knox Community Hospital (KCH) and Kenyon’s Office for Community Partnerships that is intended to encourage and support student engagement in our local community for mutual benefit.

The Office for Community Partnerships will partner with KCH to vet project proposals once a semester. A committee will determine the award winners, with a goal of two (2 ) awards per semester. Maximum award amount per proposal is $500.

Each project should involve a benefit to the broader community, with relevance to the values of both Kenyon College and the hospital (i.e. environmental improvement,wellness/wellbeing, sustainability, etc.) Students leaders will be required to reflect on the experience and submit a summary thank-you letter to KCH leadership.