Welcome to our site! Our programs are centered around the areas of community-engaged learning, democratic engagement, leadership education, preK-12 student success and place-based initiatives. Build authentic community and expand your educational experience at the University of Washington. Browse our opportunities below to find something that works for you.

  1. Undergraduate Community Based Internships

    Undergraduate Community Based Internships

    UCBI is a paid internship program that places undergraduates in nonprofit and public sector organizations. Students interested in public service get the chance to explore, contribute, and grow as they work in, with, and for local communities.

  2. Jackson Munro Public Service Fellowship

    Jackson Munro Public Service Fellowship

    Funding for intensive public service internships during summer months.

  3. Community-Engaged Courses

    Community-Engaged Courses

    Volunteer with community-based organizations as part of a course.

  4. Leadership Minor

    Leadership Minor

    Study and develop competencies for leadership in your professional and public life.

CELE News & Events

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events

Spring Celebration 2024 • Thursday, 23 May 2024 4:00 pm

Thursday, 23 May 2024 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
Location: Husky Union Building

Spring Celebration is a forum for CELE and Mary Gates Endowment students to showcase student service, leadership, and activist work conducted in partnership with the community. 

More information HERE

Add to CalendarThursday, 23 May 2024 4:00 pm7:30 pmAmerica/Los_AngelesSpring Celebration 2024

Spring Celebration is a forum for CELE and Mary Gates Endowment students to showcase student service, leadership, and activist work conducted in partnership with the community. 

More information HERE

Husky Union Building

recruitment

Jumpstart is Hiring!

Applications are live for all positions! Apply by November 10th! Positions are open until filled, but start date is immediately and service in the classrooms begin January 3rd.

Check out position descriptions, benefits, and how to apply for each position HERE. 

  • Team Leaders (8 positions)
    • Lead a team of 3-4 UW peers in the preschool classroom. Build your leadership, management, coaching, and observation skills! 
  • Corps Members (45+ positions)
    • Serve on a team of 3-4 UW peers in the preschool classrom. Build your resume, earn an AmeriCorps Education Award of $1374 while preparing preschoolers for Kindergarten!
  • Community Engagement Coordinator (1 position)
    • Create and collaborate on various family and community engagement events to support the Jumpstart mission!

 

2022-23 Annual Report

2022-23 Annual Report

The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center provides students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to thriving communities. Building authentic community and campus partnerships drive our work.   

Our programs are centered around the areas of community engaged learning, leadership education, pre-K-12 student success and place-based initiatives. 

Learn how these central focus areas came to life this past year. 

Learn more

Stories

Not sure how to get involved? Here are some stories from students and partners from across all our programs.