There is no single way to participate in the Community Engagement Program. Individuals, nonprofits, churches, educators, parents, and students connect with the program at different points depending on their interests, roles, and community context.
This page provides an overview of where people commonly begin and what they may choose to explore next.
Ways People Commonly Engage
Individuals, nonprofits, churches, educators, parents, and students often begin in different places—but all program areas remain open and connected.
You may find it helpful to explore one or more of the following:
Explore Core Areas of Work
Explore Community Workshops, Trainings, & Youth Development Curriculum
Learn How Participation Works
Explore Core Areas of Work
You may want to start by reviewing the program’s core service areas to understand the types of support and learning available.
This can be useful if you want to:
- See the full scope of the program
- Understand how different areas of work relate to one another
- Identify which areas align most closely with your interests or community needs
Start here:
→ Core Services
Explore Community Workshops, Trainings, & Youth Development Curriculum
You may choose to begin by exploring community-based learning opportunities, which can include workshops, trainings, curriculum, or more structured learning experiences.
This area includes a range of options, such as:
- Workshops and trainings for community members, parents, or educators
- Youth development and curriculum-based learning
- Structured learning opportunities, including the Community-Engaged Scholars Program for students (high school through doctoral studies)
Start here:
→ Community Workshops, Trainings, & Youth Development Curriculum
Learn How Participation Works
You may prefer to first understand what options are available and who to contact with questions about fit, timing, or scope.
This can be helpful if you are:
- Unsure where you fit
- Exploring on behalf of an organization, school, or family
- Interested but not ready to pursue a specific activity
Start here:
→ Contact or inquiry options (when available)
A Note on Roles and Access
People often engage with the program in more than one role. For example, you may participate as an individual learner while also being connected to a nonprofit, church, school, or family.
You do not need a specific role to explore different parts of the program. Pages explain how people commonly participate, but you are free to explore any area that interests you.
What Happens Next
Once you explore an area that interests you, the next steps are explained on that page. Some opportunities are exploratory or time-limited. Others are more structured or ongoing.
You may move between areas over time as your interests, role, or capacity change.