Volunteerism

“Volunteering helps to open your eyes to the world and give you a sense of purpose. I like being a person that others can go to for help.” - Viviana Pimental, Biology major

The Center for Community Engagement's Volunteer Program provides our campus community with a range of co-curricular opportunities to invest their time, talent, and skills into the community. Whether you want to participate in one of our established programs like Serve It Up! or find a specific opportunity related to your field of study or interest, we can help you get started.

With over 150 vetted community partners, countless volunteer opportunities exist 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. We maintain a database of local volunteer projects and provide several leadership development opportunities.

If you are a CSUCI student, faculty, or staff and would like the Center for Community Engagement to help coordinate a volunteer opportunity for your individual, club/organization or department volunteer event, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form

SERVE IT UP!

 The Center for Community Engagement offers SERVE IT UP! a year-long student-led program that provides one-day volunteer service opportunities in Ventura County. Participants are provided with bus transportation, lunch, and an opportunity to participate in several days of service. These volunteer service days are open to the campus community.

  • satʰwiwa Trail Restoration
  • Veterans Day of Service
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
  • Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning

What Students Say about Participating in Serve It Up! Events

"I really didn't want to wake up that early and go. When I got here my whole mood changed. I was glad I came and it made me feel so good about myself." 

"Something that I learned  about this experience is how peaceful and therapeutic it is to be outside and to do something for your community. I also learned a little more about my classmates."

"I learned more about my classmates. They're full of energy and aren't afraid to do heavy work. I also learned more about the kinds of animals we have on campus."

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Many CSUCI Clubs & Organizations have a service and social justice mission.
  • Get involved with CSUCI Student Government! For more information, email SGASI@csuci.edu and be sure to follow us @ci_studentgovt on Instagram for updates on initiatives and advocacy.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Just Serve is a national database where organizations post their volunteer needs, both in-person and remotely. Search for volunteer opportunities that enhance the quality of life of your community!
  • 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 Corpstakes 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

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.

Contact

To learn more about how you can get involved in the community, contact, Jennifer Raymond, DrPH at jennifer.raymond@csuci.edu

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