CSU Channel Islands has over 80 approved community partners and countless volunteer opportunities to advance the common good. Volunteers can find opportunities that match their career path or personal interests, broaden their perspective, and become engaged in the work happening on the ground to create positive social change.
The Center for Community Engagement provides one-on-one consultations to the campus community seeking assistance planning a student, club/organization or department volunteer event. They maintain a database of local volunteer projects and provide several leadership development opportunities.
If you would like them to help coordinate a volunteer opportunity for your individual, club/organization or department volunteer event, please complete their Volunteer Interest Form.
Getting Started
- Many CSUCI Clubs & Organizations have a service and social justice mission.
- Find meaningful volunteer opportunities to meet real local community needs and promote volunteerism and civic engagement.
- Healthcare students and professionals can seek volunteer opportunities, along with tips on how to select the right fit here.
- Points of Light Virtual Volunteer Opportunities - Explore national virtual volunteer activities.
- Virtual volunteering opportunities are diverse, wide-ranging, and draw from a broad pool of skills and expertise. Whether you’re turning to remote work due to the pandemic or looking to balance your busy schedule, there is something for everyone—you just need to know where to look and how to get started.
- United Way Ventura County Volunteer Database helps students interested in making a positive impact in the community find a volunteer opportunity. Volunteer today using the easy-to-search online database provided by United Way of Ventura County.
- Become part of a community of like-minded students interested in international service and the betterment of all peoples by joining CSUCI’s Peace Corps Prep program and earning a Peace Corps (PC) Prep certificate from the United States Peace Corps. Learn more about the Peace Corps Prep program or contact Dr. Andrea Grove at andrea.grove@csuci.edu
Nonprofit Careers
- Idealist connects millions of idealists – people who want to do good – with job, internship and volunteer opportunities for action and collaboration all over the world.
- The Peace Corps takes a different approach to making a difference. If you are inspired by impact that is hands-on, grassroots-driven, and lasting, learn more about their mission here.
Volunteer Resources
- Guide to Volunteering in College - This guide will help you get the most out of volunteering.
- Volunteering in Healthcare - Learn how (and why) to gain healthcare experience while helping others.
- Volunteering Guide for Healthcare Students - What should factor into your volunteerism choices? How do does volunteerism benefit both me and others? How do I find volunteer opportunities?
- The Volunteer Resume Guide will help highlight your best attributes and experience in a clear and concise format
- Questions to ask yourself before you volunteer ( PDF , 76KB)
- Questions to ask during a volunteer fair ( PDF , 29KB)
Seed Grants
Seed Grants are available to student clubs or organizations working to “grow” a social action project or program that would benefit or create change on campus or in the community. SEED grants are available up to $500. For more information visit the application page.