Do Good With Cardinal at Work Cares

At Stanford, we are continually looking for new ways to make the world a better place. Our employee volunteer program, Cardinal at Work Cares, leverages the skills and resources of the Stanford community to address shared social and environmental concerns.

There are many non-profit organizations here and across the country that greatly need your time, talents, and knowledge, and where your contributions will drive tangible, positive change. Together with the obvious gains for our communities and benefiting organizations, mounting evidence shows that giving back confers numerous benefits to those who contribute too. You may explore new interests or find a new sense of purpose, connection, and emotional well-being. You may develop new skills or grow your professional network. It’s the quintessential win-win situation.

Stay connected

Join Stanford’s university-wide Slack channel (requires SSO) to connect with colleagues who share your passion for volunteering. Inspire others with your own volunteer stories, suggest resources, or ask questions about how to get involved.

Leverage the team-building power of volunteering

Volunteering is great for your well-being. It can strengthen your team, keep you feeling connected to Stanford’s public mission, and help you build new skills. Sign up to bring a roadshow-style presentation about Cardinal at Work Cares, Stanford’s own employee volunteer program, to your team to explore ways to get involved together. This 15-minute overview can be presented as a standalone or easily integrated into an existing team meeting.

Schedule a presentation through Qualtrics

Three easy ways to “do good” in your community

Interested in participating remotely?

You can participate in the Cardinal at Work Cares program wherever you live. You can also contribute to an upcoming donation drive through our Amazon wish list and explore the Volunteer Platform for volunteer opportunities in your area.

Giving back during work hours/on workdays


Some organizations seek volunteer support during the workday. Paid time off (PTO) is available so you can tend to personal commitments including community service activities. Please discuss your request for time off to volunteer with your manager, as you would for any activity that causes you to be absent when you are scheduled to work. Volunteer opportunities for Stanford organizations or Stanford-sponsored events should also be discussed with your manager and local human resources office.

Employer matching: Stanford’s status as a 501c3 non-profit organization precludes us from having a matching gift program.