Â鶹´«Ã½ Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Citizenship Program
Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Citizenship Program, fosters a community where you are active and engaged as a member of your local and global communities. We strive to do this by educating you about your rights and responsibilities citizens and creating and maintaining service opportunities on-campus, in local communities, and around the globe. We collaborate with other Â鶹´«Ã½ offices and community partners throughout the year to support engagement and help your become an active contributor to your global environment.
We maintain a database of more than 1,000 community organizations where our students have provided volunteer hours. These organizations serve a wide range of populations including children, the elderly, unhoused individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Â鶹´«Ã½ students have also volunteered with organizations that provide low-cost health care, protect and sustain the environment, protect animals, and build homes for deserving families.
The Citizenship Program also coordinates tutoring and mentoring programs, as well as a College Aspirations Program, which serve the local public school systems while providing you valuable opportunities to engage with local communities.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Day of Service
Why Volunteer or Participate in Work-Study Through The OCCE
You can:
- Give back to the community
- Make a difference
- Provide support to children and youth
- Improve leadership and communication skills
- Explore possible career paths
- Enrich your academic experience through service
- Add to your resume
- Have fun
How to Start
- Decide which service opportunity is right for you.
- Fill out application material for that program.
- Make an appointment to interview with the Coordinator of that program.
- Attend a mandatory training session before mentoring or tutoring begins. The Program Coordinator will contact you with details regarding day, time, and location for training.
- Attend a mandatory onsite orientation session with the Site Coordinator.
- If necessary, complete a background check as required by your tutoring or mentoring site.
We look forward to meeting you.