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.
Come Work With Us!
Are you passionate about empowering communities, fostering civic engagement, and making a positive impact? We are always looking for driven and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help us strengthen civic participation across Montana’s campuses!
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 Recipients
Meet the ten incredible students who received the 2024-2025 George M. Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship
Meet the Team!
Learn about the amazing Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement Staff
Member Blogs
By Joanna Massier
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
Olivia Holstine
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
By Liv Sorenson
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
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.