“I have made it a priority to volunteer this semester and for the rest of my life.”
- 2007 Alternative Breaks participant
What We Do
The Office for Civic Engagement is honored to serve as The University of Montana’s primary agent of community activism and civic responsibility.
Contact Us
The Office for Civic Engagement
Davidson Honors College, Rm. 015
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: (406) 243-4442
Email: oce@mso.umt.edu
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OCE Now Hiring Campus Corps Members for 2008-2009
The OCE is currently hiring one full-time and several part-time Campus Corps AmeriCorps members for 2008-2009. Campus Corps members receive networking opportunities, professional development, living stipends, loan deferment, and an Education Award.
Two UM Students Chosen for National NextGen Scholarship
American Humanics recently selected University of Montana students Allie Harrison and Kelley Orteg to participate in the Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders Program (NextGen). A panel of national nonprofit leaders reviewed all student applications and elected to accept both applicants from The University of Montana into this very competitive program...
About Service Learning
UM’s Faculty Senate recently approved the Service Learning Course Designation. Service Learning courses are marked in the Course Offering Directory and on student transcripts. Faculty may request this special designation for courses that contain a community service element.
Community agencies are encouraged to articulate need for service learning projects. Read more about how to incorporate a service learning course at your community agency.
For more information on the Service Learning course designation, please contact Andrea Vernon at andrea.vernon@mso.umt.edu
Information for Volunteers
Students can access volunteer opportunities in Missoula on UM’s Student Jobs website. Students, staff, and faculty can also choose to participate in one of many volunteer projects facilitated by the OCE throughout the school year. Students also have the opportunity to earn an Education Award for volunteer work by enrolling in UM’s Campus Corps program. Contact Colleen Kane at colleen.kane@mso.umt.edu for more information.
