Interested in partnering with Vanderbilt? Discover opportunities to engage with students, faculty, and staff in support of Nashville’s communities.
Vanderbilt is proud to foster community partnerships throughout the city of Nashville. These collaborations vary in scope and serve to connect the university's resources with the broader community.
Below are resources to help you get Vanderbilt students, faculty, and staff involved with your organization.
From Campus to Community
If you're looking to involve Vanderbilt students, staff and faculty as volunteers, the Vanderbilt Get Connected platform is your go-to resource.
On the Vanderbilt Get Connected platform, community partners can create a profile and post volunteer opportunities for everyone on campus or select groups. These opportunities can be one-time events or ongoing projects. The Vanderbilt community can participate individually or as a group, depending on your organization's needs.
Another way to connect with volunteers is to participate in Vanderbilt's annual Service Fair.
The Service Fair will be in spring 2026! Stay tuned for exact dates!
Vanderbilt is committed to partnering with the community in various ways. Below are some additional opportunities to connect with university resources and people.
If you're looking for student interns, the Vanderbilt Career Center can help. Internships at Vanderbilt may be called different names like practicum, capstone, and more. You can post these opportunities on Handshake, our online platform.
Vanderbilt supports faculty and staff in joining community organization boards. This helps community groups network and build connections with the university.
Vanderbilt students, graduate students, faculty and staff collaborate with the community on a variety of projects, bringing their expertise to meet shared goals and needs.