Welcome to Civic Leadership 

The place to come to connect with the community!

Within the Office of Student Life, CIVIC LEADERSHIP focuses on opportunities for you, your club or organization, your sorority or fraternity, your residence hall or course to get involved in volunteer service to the Merced community and beyond.

YOUR PASSION

Whether you are interested in serving children and youth, senior adults, individuals with disabilities, or you are passionate about animals, the environment, literacy, or human rights, etc., there is an opportunity for you to make a difference through service!

MAKE IT COUNT!

If you have already connected with a community agency or organization and are providing service, TELL US ABOUT IT! Please record your service hours by clicking the link on the left, and filling in the blanks. Let us know about all the great service you or your club or organization is doing!

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES to get involved:

     Civic L.E.A.D. MCP10% Leadership training

     Tutoring Program

     Service Project Leader

Civic Leadership Vision: UC Merced students engage in service that contributes to building a healthy & sustainable community.

Civic Leadership Mission: Through participation in meaningful service opportunities, UC Merced students increase their sense of self, develop a deeper knowledge of community (local to global), and create positive change!

For specific information please contact Vernette Doty, Associate Director, Office of Student Life & Civic Leadership

For general information: civicleadership@ucmerced.edu