Our programs are centered around the areas of community-engaged learning, democratic engagement, leadership education, preK-12 student success and place-based initiatives.
NextGen Civic Leader Corps
Designed to inspire undergraduate students to consider careers in government, non-profit, and social venture organizations.
Riverways Tutor
Tutor with Riverways Education Partnership at an elementary, middle or high school, in a variety of subjects. Enjoy a flexible schedule with high impact as a K-12 tutor.
Othello-UW Commons Internship
Spend one, two or three quarters taking on programmatic projects such as needs assessment, program evaluation, communication to support campus-community mission of the Commons.
Jumpstart Team Leader
Lead a team of UW students to provide educational activities to preschoolers.
2021 Virtual Showcase
Even in a year of remote learning, staff, faculty, community partners and students have thought creatively about how to pivot their work and address critical issues in our communities. This Virtual Showcase offers you a glimpse of what community engagement and leadership looked like this past year at the University of Washington.
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News & Events
CELE Center
Seeking a dynamic graduate student to join our team!
The CELE Center is seeking to hire a Curriculum & Student Support Liaison. The Curriculum & Student Support Liaison is an hourly role that will work with our professional staff team on facilitator and student support for our practicum in community service (EDUC 401) courses. Ideal candidates will have experience working in K-12 education and a robust network of graduate student contacts with interest and experience in education policy and educational equity. Priority deadline for applications is Monday, October 11th.
Undergraduate Community Based Internship
Undergraduate Community Based Internship Applications are Open!
UCBI is a paid internship program that places undergraduates with nonprofit and public sector organizations. Students interested in community engagement and public service get the chance to explore, contribute and grow as they work in, with and for local communities. Applications are due Sunday, October 24th (11:59PM PT).
