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.
Jumpstart: Early Education
Support preschoolers' learning through reading and playful learning!
Democracy Dawgs
A campus coalition working to increase student voter and democratic engagement.
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.
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
Undergraduate Community-Based Interns (UCBI) - Paid Internship Opportunity!
UCBI is a paid internship program that places undergraduates in nonprofit and public sector organizations. Students interested in public service get the chance to explore, contribute, and grow as they work in, with, and for local communities.
The 2025-2026 UCBI application is now LIVE! The priority deadline is Sunday, October 12, 2025. Click HERE to learn more!
Learn moreNow Hiring: Work-Study Tutors (Open to Undergraduate and Graduate Students)
Work-Study Tutors focus on reading & math skills with elementary, middle and early high school students and support the Seattle Public Schools' effort to promote educational equity for all students, with a focus on under-resourced schools. Tutors focus on reading or math skills with elementary-high school students and build strong relationships with youth by making a commitment to their tutoring site for at least 2 consecutive quarters during the academic year.
Deadline to apply is Sunday, October 12, 2025. For more information, please see the full job description. Questions about the Work-Study Tutor position can be directed to workstudytutors@uw.edu.
Learn moreStories
Not sure how to get involved? Here are some stories from students and partners from across all our programs.
