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

    • Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8:00am — Private Location (sign in to display) Engage Dallas' fall day of service! Come earn 4 hours of direct service towards your CE proficiency! We will have breakfast, coffee, free shirts,...

    • Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Come join us to serve on Wednesday October 29 at Mission Oak Cliff!

    • Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Have questions about Engage Dallas? Need help with the Basics? Ask at the Engage Dallas Office Hours! You can meet with one of the Engage Dallas Area ...

    • Thursday, October 30, 2025, 3:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Engage Dallas is partnering with the Wesley-Rankin after-school program for a hands-on Halloween craft day. Come help kids make simple and festive...

    • Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Have questions about Engage Dallas? Need help with the Basics? Ask at the Engage Dallas Office Hours! You can meet with one of the Engage Dallas Area ...

    • Friday, October 31, 2025, 12:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Come hang out with us as we help English language learners! We'll play games and do activities. This is the ONLY on campus direct service event!

    • Friday, October 31, 2025, 1:50pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Volunteers are needed to help execute monthly STEM Friday's! This STEM Friday is Halloween themed! Where school-appropriate costumes are welcome....

    • Friday, October 31, 2025, 6:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Students will be able to earn 2 direct service hours by helping Mercy Street host their annual Trunk or Treat event. They will help set up and...

    • Saturday, November 01, 2025, 8:00am — Private Location (sign in to display) ***TIME CHANGE Event is now from 8AM - 12PM Volunteers are needed to help execute the annual Fall carnival at the WEST Dallas STEM School! As...

    • Wednesday, November 05, 2025, 1:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Have questions about Engage Dallas? Need help with the Basics? Ask at the Engage Dallas Office Hours! You can meet with one of the Engage Dallas Area ...