Agency Resources
The OCE serves as a liaison to community agencies, assisting them to access university resources and in turn to meet community needs, accomplish organizational missions and engage in professional development. University resources for community engagement include:
Web-based volunteer recruitment
The OCE provides agencies with assistance in using The University of Montana’s Student Employment website. This is a volunteer recruitment tool on which Agencies can post work and volunteer opportunities online for student viewing. Click here to access the site, and here for instructions.
Volunteer Fairs
The Office for Civic Engagement organizes a Volunteer Fair every semester in order to help non-profit agencies in Missoula to promote their services and help students find the volunteer opportunities they have been searching for. The Volunteer Fair is an excellent opportunity for potential volunteers to find service opportunities.
American Humanics
Many UM students participate in the American Humanics and Minor in Nonprofit Administration program and serve a 300-hour internship at community organizations as part of their program requirements. Learn more about the American Humanics internship and how your agency can become involved.
Online Program in Nonprofit Administration
The OCE and UMOnline offer five six-week online classes as part of the Online Program in Nonprofit Administration. Course offerings include Grantwriting, Fundraising, Financial Management, and more.
Campus Corps Non-Stipended Program
The Campus Corps Non-Stipended (CCNS) Program is an AmeriCorps program that helps community agencies meet direct service needs. CCNS members serve 300 or 450 hour terms over the course of one year at an organization. If your non-profit agency is interested in hosting a Campus Corps Non-Stipended member for the 2008-2009 academic year, please register online To see a list of Frequently Asked Questions, click here.
Service Learning
Service learning courses apply academic knowledge in a community based setting. The OCE serves as a liaison for community agencies interested in connecting to faculty and service learning on campus.
Learning by Giving
Call 243-5531 for more information on how the OCE can assist your community agency.
