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Civic and Community Engagement

Civic and Community Engagement

Administrative Office

Calling all changemakers: the world is waiting for you!

The Office of Civic and Community Engagement provides opportunities for Centre students, faculty and staff to engage with local communities through service and civic action. Find a future career in nonprofits or community organizing—or just get started today on making the world a better place. Make service a part of your Centre Experience!

The Bonner Program

Supported by the Office of Civic and Community Engagement, the good work of Bonner Scholars and Bonner Leaders at Centre impacts the community through direct service at local nonprofits.

Bonner Program

Community Engagement Programs

The mission of Centre College is to prepare students for lives of learning, leadership, and service in a global society. Centre offers a wide-variety of programs and ways to get involved.

Community Engagement

Group of students standing at Americana at a service project

CentreEngage

Find volunteer opportunities and other activities in our network. CentreEngage is a space for volunteers to be in community with local nonprofits and other volunteers that want to make a difference through service and philanthropy. Track your hours, donations, or impacts, and verify your engagement.

Plug into service with CentreEngage!

Democratic Engagement

Civic learning and democratic engagement have been a deep part of Centre’s history since our founding in 1819. Centre students and alumni consistently leave a profound impact at the local, state, national, and international levels. The Office of Civic & Community Engagement offers nonpartisan voter support and organizes civic engagement programs that help you be more democratically engaged during your four years.

Voter Registration & Support

We support new & experienced voters alike, helping students register to vote, request absentee ballots, understand updates in election laws, remember important deadlines, vote from abroad, and get to the polls in-person. Contact communityengagement@centre.edu for nonpartisan voting assistance.

"Citizen Power Tools" Event Series

Civic engagement does not start and end with voting. Learn how to be a full participant in democracy with our “Citizen Power Tools” workshop series. Past events have included:

Letter Writing Workshops
Alternative Break Trips to the state capitol in Frankfort
Deliberative Dialogue
Debate Watch Parties
Convocations

Civic Engagement Interns

The Office of Civic & Community Engagement works closely with a team of three students who are passionate about voter education and support. Students who are interested in learning more about becoming a Civic Engagement Intern can contact communityengagement@centre.edu.