Organizations
American Association of Colleges & Universities - AAC&U provides a wealth of information related to civic learning, particularly within the context of higher education. Browse theAAC&U website for articles, reports, and professional development opportunities.
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education - AASHE is helping to create a brighter future of opportunity for all by advancing sustainability in higher
education.
CIRCLE (Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement) - CIRCLE conducts research on the civic and political engagement of Americans
between the ages of 15 and 25, providing a stream of reliable data and analysis that helps us understand
the strengths and weaknesses of civic education.
Orange County Registrar of Voters - Contact the Registrar of Voters to register and volunteer for elections in Orange County.
California Campus Compact - A coalition of California's leading colleges and universities strengthening higher education's commitment to civic engagement and
service-learning.
Student Environmental Action Coalition - Join a network of diverse, grassroots student efforts to share stories, skills, and knowledge to create sustainable communities.
UN Online Volunteering Service - Service opportunities that you can engage in right at home!
White House Service Webpage - Information on the President’s approach and commitment to national service.
Listserves
Service Connection Listserve - Sign up to receive information and regular updates on service opportunities!Social Justice Listserve - Sign up to receive information and regular updates on social justice news and programs!
Sustainability Listserve - Sign up to receive information and regular updates on sustainability news and programs!
Post-grad Opportunities
AmeriCorps - Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and nationalnonprofit groups.
City Year - At City Year’s 21 locations across the United States, teams of diverse young people called corps members serve full-time in schools for 10 months working to improve
student attendance, behavior and course performance in English and math.
Peace Corps - Offers paid opportunities to work in the following areas around the world: education, youth outreach, and community development; health and HIV/AIDS;
agriculture and environment; business development; and information technology.
Teach for America - Teach For America’s mission is to
build the movement to eliminate educational inequity by developing leaders capable of and committed to
influencing change within the academic achievement of low-income students.
