Civic Engagement & Community Partnerships seeks to create an engaged campus community through powerful partnerships that support: sustainable service and enhanced civic engagement that fosters student leadership; faculty scholarship in community-engaged learning; and advocacy work that meets local, state, national and global community needs.
Immerse Yourself in the Community. Build Relationships. Make a Difference.
The United Way of RI Volunteer Resource Center is a ‘one stop shopping’ for students to find opportunities from over 100 Rhode Island nonprofits. Opportunities are searchable by location, agency as well as interest areas. Research the work they do and find service opportunities for you or your student organization.
Being involved in your community includes having your voice heard on issues you care about! The Rhode Island Secretary of State has educational resources on voting, public meetings and other ways to stay informed and engaged.
Looking to learn more about how issues you are voting for relate to your major at URI? Check out Your Major on the Ballot, an interactive resource to connect democracy to your studies!
If you are interested in working with a community partner, or planning a service based event, please contact Alicia Vignali Henry.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Community Partners
If you are interested in recruiting student volunteers for events, projects, and initiatives please complete this Community Partner Interest Form.
URI Partnership with United Way of RI
URI OCEA is excited to partner with The United Way of RI to best meet engagement needs of our students and partners! We invite you to register your agency with the United Way of Rhode Island Volunteer Center. Combining our resources will make sure we are able to meet the needs the greater Rhode Island community while also engaging URI students in meaningful community connections and service. The Volunteer Resource Center is a ‘one stop shopping’ for volunteers, where they can find opportunities from over 100 Rhode Island nonprofits. Opportunities are searchable by location, agency as well as interest areas.
The Volunteer Resource Center platform allows nonprofits to set up their own agency microsite from which you can post your needs, manage volunteer opportunities, and if you choose, track, communicate, and manage volunteers. In addition, United Way publishes a weekly Providence Journal volunteer opportunities column which can get extra outreach for your needs.
Although you can always contact Alicia to discuss partner engagement, as a member of the Volunteer Center you’ll also have access to the expertise and support of United Way Volunteer Engagement staff to help you develop your agency’s volunteer programming and expand your outreach efforts. You’ll receive invitations to participate in United Way events (like 401Gives) and volunteer initiatives providing access to classes and student groups looking for projects and events that will help your agency build capacity.
Give back to URI
Alumni, parents, friends, and URI community members – find big and small ways to give back to URI!
