Engage Dallas

2-IN-2 PATHWAY SOLO SERVICE INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS
Engage Dallas is a place-based community engagement initiative via SMU’s Residential Commons to address community needs focusing on South and West Dallas. The initiative is a long-term, university-wide commitment led by students to partner with local residents, organizations, and other leaders to positively impact the community. There is equal emphasis on campus and community impact stemming from the initiative.
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    Upcoming Opportunities and Events

    • Thursday, February 12, 2026, 3:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Get 2.5 hours of direct service by helping elementary-middle schoolers with reading and STEM based activities/projects! Email tripathya@smu.edu...

    • Friday, February 13, 2026, 12:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Come earn TWO direct service hours on campus! We help English language learners by playing games, solving puzzles, and engaging in conversation....

    • Saturday, February 14, 2026, 4:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Looking for on-campus volunteering? Need Valentine's Day plans? Join Engage Dallas as we serve with the Bishop Arts Theatre Center! They are...

    • Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:00am — Private Location (register to display) Students will help harvest, garden, and plant at the community garden.

    • Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:15am — Private Location (sign in to display) Come serve with us and earn 2 direct service hours! Trusted World is a local non-profit that serves our neighbors in need by providing clothing....

    • Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:00am — Private Location (register to display) Students will help harvest, garden, and plant at the community garden.

    • Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00am — Private Location (register to display) Students will help harvest, garden, and plant at the community garden.

    • Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00am — Private Location (sign in to display) Engage Dallas' fall day of service.