We are the Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement!

Vision Statement: Montana colleges, universities, and communities envision, through hands-on service-learning, a Montana where democratic participation and civil discourse are celebrated and we are committed to making sure every student has a voice and the chance to make a difference.


Mission Statement: Our mission is to educate students for civic responsibility, and partner with communities to inspire, empower and promote community service and civic engagement.

Network Updates


Become an AmeriCorps Member Today!


Provides a unique chance to serve those in need, build meaningful connections, and gain hands-on experience that can shape a rewarding career in public service or nonprofit work.

COMMUNITY BUILDING INSTITUTE


The Community Building Institute (CBI) provides a foundation for the knowledge and perspectives needed to plan, execute, and evaluate projects that are responsive to community needs. CBI prepares public professionals and aspiring changemakers to address community needs in a responsible, equitable, and inclusive manner by centering voices of community stakeholders. CBI offers six webinars covering focus areas in community assessment, stakeholder engagement, advisory group development, strategic plan development, strategic plan implementation, and program evaluation.

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Come Work With Us!


Now Hiring: Recruitment Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: This position will support the work of a diverse statewide network of colleges and universities organized to advance civic and community engagement. The person assigned to this position is responsible for recruiting AmeriCorps and VISTA candidates, overseeing VISTA member reporting and compliance, and supporting training implementation and program evaluation for the MCNCE AmeriCorps and VISTA programs.

Centering Indigenous Knowledge Webinar Series


The Fall 2024 series continues under the theme “Indigenous People and Place,” focusing on diverse history, literature, and philosophy. Join us for four insightful sessions led by esteemed presenters, exploring the profound connections between Indigenous communities and their environments.

George M, Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship Applications


This $1,000 scholarship is made possible by generous donations from the Dennison family, with half of the funds for each award provided by Jane Dennison and her sons, Rick and Robert Dennison, and their families.

Applications Close November 15th, 2024

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Meet the Team!


Learn about the amazing Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement Staff


Member Blogs

July 24th, 2024 | Upon accepting the offer to perform a year of national service in Livingston, Montana, I quickly realized how troubled the market for housing was. Most of the rental units had sky-high rent in the thousands of dollars that would have accounted for all of my living stipend on…Read More

July 9th, 2024 | I am an AmeriCorps VISTA currently in my second term at the Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes’ Office of Environmental Protection in northeast Montana. My project is to assist in the creation of a Climate Change Adaptation/Resilience Plan for the Tribes.  Being in my second year, there are…Read More

July 9th, 2024 | This week in national service, I became a Certified Interpretive Guide. It’s an official declaration that I learned how to structure interpretive experiences and talks at museums and galleries; which I think will be useful to reworking the volunteer museum docent training materials…Read More