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
George M. Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship Recipients
Meet the ten incredible students who received the 2025-2026 George M. Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship
VISTA National service 2026-27
VISTA members serve those in need, build meaningful connections, and gain hands-on experience that can shape a rewarding career in public service or nonprofit work.
Centering Indigenous Knowledge Webinar Series
The Fall 2025 series continued under the theme “Native American Art, Creative Connections to Tribal Histories and Cultures,” focusing on the diverse history and philosophy of these lands through various creative mediums.
Listen to four insightful sessions led by esteemed presenters, exploring the profound connections between Indigenous communities and their creative 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.
Meet the Team!
Learn about the amazing Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement Staff
Our Latest Member Blogs
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An Early Reflection of My Experience With AmeriCorps by Isaac Gonzalez
I drove around 2100 miles in total to get to training, and then to my host site. It was my first time driving out of state, then my first time in several states, including Montana. I believe it is incredibly important to do good things… Read More
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Settling in to Small Town Life by Ruth Holliday
It is hard to believe that I’m already two months into my year of service. I feel like it was just yesterday that my mom dropped me off here in Whitefish, MT, after a three-day road trip from Kansas City that she generously helped me… Read More
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Settling Into Fort Peck Reservation by Aubrey Pfalzgraf
I have the pleasure of having a year of experiences ahead on the Fort Peck Reservation in Eastern Montana. I am serving on campus at Fort Peck Community College building a natural resources curriculum reflective of the traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) of the area. How… Read More
Read our 2023-2024 Impact Report
This highlights our organization’s accomplishments, milestones, and the collective efforts of our network over the past year. This report serves as a testament to the hard work and passion driving our mission forward.