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Get involved and make your mark.

Volunteerism and civic engagement has been a priority to our University for years. The Student Engagement Center works to provide volunteer opportunities in our community through CUEGB and UW-Green Bay's annual Day of Service. Find ways to give back and track your volunteer hours all in one convenient spot! Types of service include but are not limited to education, advocacy, health & wellness and food service.

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Connect, Serve, Thrive

Dive into Civic Engagement at UW-Green Bay.

Make a real impact beyond campus border through the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at UW-Green Bay. It's your ticket to bridging the gap between our campus and the Greater Green Bay Area. 

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UW-Green Bay
Day of Service

More than just a tradition—it's who we are.

Every year, during our Day of Service, students, faculty and staff unite to make a real difference in our community. Whether it's sprucing up the Wildlife Sanctuary or brightening spirits at assisted living facilities with craft-making sessions, there are countless opportunities to roll up your sleeves and do meaningful work that leaves a lasting impact.

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Access CUEGB

Through the Causer app.

View volunteer opportunities on campus and in the community and track your volunteer hours in the app!


Why Volunteer?

According to Forbes, there are surprising benefits of volunteering.  Read the Article

Build New Skills

Skill-based volunteering is a great way to build skills and gain experience to make yourself more marketable in a job search.

Gain More Time

Well, kind of. Volunteering means the time that you do have is devoted to meaningful work, so you feel better about the time you have.

Maintain a Healthier Body

Research shows lower mortality rates, greater functional ability and lower rates of depression.

UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander works outdoors for UW-Green Bay's Day of Service

The Power of
Positive Acts

"Volunteering at the many locations within our region creates positive change, and we see, first-hand, the incredible impact this service has on the people right here in our neighborhoods. We create powerful bonds with each other and our communities when we do positive work together to support others – something that is always needed in our communities."

Michael Alexander
UW-Green Bay Chancellor

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Carnegie Certified

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is one of 40 U.S. universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement classification awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. This certification is awarded to institutions that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to community engagement.

Wyatt Young

Get Connected

Meet Wyatt Young, our program coordinator who oversees volunteerism efforts in the Student Engagement Center. He's here to help with any questions you have about volunteering or finding an opportunity.

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