Office of Civic Life

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The Office of Civic Life (formerly the Office of Volunteer Programs) cultivates community partnerships that are designed to give students multiple entries to explore pathways to community involvement, global awareness, and civic responsibility. We play a vital role in shaping the development of Illinois students through creation and implementation of intentional co-curricular and curricular programs, professional development activities, service education, and reflection. Civic Life will enable students to realize, discuss, and address critical, societal issues and gain the knowledge and capacity to be lifelong agents of change worldwide.

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Illini Vote

Get registered, research candidates, and learn how to vote on November 5.

Illini Vote

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The Democracy Summit

"Democratizing Our Democracy" - Join us for the Democracy Summit 2024 with events held October 21-30.

Schedule of Events

Civic Readiness Workshops

The Office of Civic Life provides educational workshops in support of the department’s efforts to build the campus’ civic ethos that supports the goals of an engaged community.

Join the Illini Vote Team!

The Office of Civic Life is seeking student leaders (undergraduate or graduate) to assist with promoting civic engagement and voter participation among students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as Illini Vote Ambassadors. Applications close April 19, 2024.

E-Newsletter Sign Up

Stay connected to Civic Life year-round by signing up for our e-newsletter.

Civic Life Calendar

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Civic Life's 30-Year Commitment to Volunteerism

24203 Volunteers

155866 Service Hours

$445178 Est. Economic Impact in Dollars