Civic Engagement

Get Involved

 
Serving your community is important!

The Civic Engagement initiative at Fairmont State University is committed to providing beneficial, educational, and memorable community outreach experiences for students, faculty, and staff. The Office of Civic Engagement assists and coordinates individual and group service opportunities. The office offers support for service projects that enhance learning opportunities and improve community conditions. 

It's easy to get started. The Fairmont State University Office of Civic Engagement:

• Partners with Learning Options Inc. to participate in the Oliver Street Community Garden
• Partners with community organizations and non-profit groups
• Tracks your hours to meet civic engagement requirements
• Offers a community service learning course for academic credit
• Organizes campus-wide service campaigns

Where you can give

The Office of Civic Engagement works with local and state organizations to match your talents with their needs. Volunteers can make short term or long term commitments to agencies. You can volunteer your time as part of a class, student club or individually.  Your time and skills are appreciated at:

• Nursing homes
• Domestic violence shelters
• Soup kitchens and food pantries
• Homeless shelters
• Youth programs
• Hospitals
• Community parks