Welcome to our site! Our programs are centered around the areas of community-engaged learning, democratic engagement, leadership education, preK-12 student success and place-based initiatives. Build authentic community and expand your educational experience at the University of Washington. Browse our opportunities below to find something that works for you.
NextGen Civic Leader Corps
Designed to connect students with an interest in public service.
Dream Project College Access Internships
Intern at a local middle or high school supporting students with postsecondary planning, career exploration, financial aid support, and near-peer mentorship.
Work-Study Tutors (America Reads)
Tutor in an elementary, middle or high school focusing on literacy and math skills in Seattle Public School classrooms. Enjoy a flexible schedule with high impact as tutor in historically underserved communities in Seattle.
Husky Leadership Certificate
Capstone experience combining reflection, mentorship and creation of a leadership e-portfolio.
CELE News & Events
news
The Civics Generation // University of Washington Magazine
From mentorship to MBA // Undergraduate Academic Affairs
University of Washington recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
Launching Community Connect UW (CCUW)
New Online Platform Provides UW Community New Ways to Engage
The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center is proud to support a new online system called Community Connect UW (CCUW) for the Seattle Campus. This system is accessible to UW Community members and partner organizations across all three UW campuses as a part of the tri-campus building capacity for community engagement project. If you want to learn more about how CCUW might support your work at the UW, please reach out to Kathryn Pursch Cornforth at celecenter@uw.edu.
events
Volunteer, Internships, and Paid Opportunities Fair: Sept 25, Mary Gates Hall, 1:30-3:30pm
Join us on September 25th to learn about our volunteer, internships, and paid opportunities at the CELE VIP Fair! Drop by to chat with any and all of our program staff to learn about what opportunities you are interested in and how to get involved. Spin the wheel for prizes!
When: September 25th 1:30-3:30pm
Where: Mary Gates Hall Commons
recruitment
Now Hiring: Graduate Coordinator for K-12 Tutors
CELE's K-12 Tutor Mentor Program is hiring a part-time Graduate Coordinator for K-12 Tutors! See job description here.
- Compensation: $26.50 per hour *This role is hourly federal work-study and is not eligible for a tuition waiver, as it is not covered under the ASE contract.
- Hours: 10-15 hours per week, flexible scheduling with some synchronous, in-person duties and some asynchronous/remote duties
- Priority Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2025 (open until filled)
- Dates of Service: Week of Dec 01, 2025 – June 5, 2026
To apply, please submit the following:
- A current resume including the names and contact information for two references.
- A cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position and articulating your interests in supporting tutoring programs, promoting educational equity with underrepresented communities, and developing community-campus partnerships.
- Please submit all materials or questions to celecenter@uw.edu with the subject line: “Graduate Coordinator for K-12 Tutors”
Stories
Not sure how to get involved? Here are some stories from students and partners from across all our programs.
