What is BrownEngage?


BrownEngage is a space for local organizations to connect with students, faculty, and staff at Brown University as well as other volunteers across Rhode Island. Through our new integration with the Volunteer Center of Rhode Island (VCRI), opportunities posted on either platform now appear on both, expanding access to hundreds of volunteer and internship listings from more than 100 community partners.

The portal enables campus stakeholders to find community agencies open to volunteers and collaborators, and we encourage both campus and community partners to share not only ‘traditional’ volunteer opportunities but also projects or initiatives where collaboration is welcome. BrownEngage highlights specific initiatives (such as RICOMJOBS and Board & Committee Service Opportunities) to help you find or post opportunities by theme—please remember to tag your postings with the relevant initiative to maximize visibility.


Who manages the portal?

The Swearer Center for Public Service manages this platform to connect the resources of Brown University with community-based entities in advancing work focused on social justice and the public good. Unless expressly noted, the Center does not oversee or endorse specific opportunities or individuals engaging through the site. BrownEngage is built on partners and users sharing clear expectations and requirements to ensure preparation and mutuality.

If you have questions, please reach us at BrownEngage@Brown.edu. Create an account if it’s your first time here! Brown users will soon be able to log in with SSO credentials.

Getting Started


Create an account if it’s your first time here! Brown users will soon be able to log in with SSO credentials.

  • Students & Volunteers: Visit the Needs section to search or filter opportunities.

  • Community & Campus Groups: Navigate the site as an individual or on behalf of an agency. If your agency existed on our prior site, you should have received an email to claim it. Search under Agencies and contact us to claim your listing, or create a new agency here. Resources for agency managers are available on our Knowledge Base.

Visual Guides


We’ve also developed quick guides to help you get started—such as creating accounts, posting jobs, or browsing directories. 


Community-based entities interested in deeper partnerships can complete our Community Partnership Interest Form. 

Brown University groups seeking support connecting with community agencies can fill out our Campus Partnership Form.