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CofC Center for Civic Engagement The Center for Civic Engagement is involved with Alternative Break, the Bonner Leader program, one time service events, and ongoing service opportunities.

The Center for Civic Engagement is involved with Alternative Break, the Bonner Leader program, one time service events, and assists students in finding volunteer opportunities. The office also advises the student organization Volunteer Corps. We provide a variety of service projects, public awareness initiatives and educational opportunities, we create a space in which one's talents and interests can be used to better our community and the world. Interested in getting involved? Send us an email or pop by the office, we'd love to see you!

10/28/2026

Thanks to all the amazing people who showed up this month!
Our next build will be “24 Hours for Change” November 20-21. Free for students! Register on Cougar Connect.

Interested in serving the community? We’ve got you covered! Here’s just a glimpse into October with Lowcountry Food Bank...
10/26/2026

Interested in serving the community? We’ve got you covered! Here’s just a glimpse into October with Lowcountry Food Bank, Pop-Up Service with the Dee Norton Center, and Habitat to name a few. More to come in November, including the Hunger Banquet and a free overnight Habitat experience. More info: charleston.edu/volunteer or DM us!

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is coming up, and campus partners and student orgs are ‘In the Market for Change....
10/22/2026

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is coming up, and campus partners and student orgs are ‘In the Market for Change.’ Are you? So many opportunities to get involved, from coffee hours to the annual Hunger Banquet to a unique 24-hour overnight Habitat for Humanity experience. Scroll, screenshot, and be on the lookout for more info!

Applications for our 2027 Maymester Alternative Break experience are open! Spend three weeks in Greece with the sea turt...
10/20/2026

Applications for our 2027 Maymester Alternative Break experience are open! Spend three weeks in Greece with the sea turtles and take a deep dive into the cultural, environmental, and economic preservation of a small Greek island. Link is in our bio, our website and HUB page! Due 11/5!

R**e culture doesn’t begin and end with sexual assault. It grows when we excuse harmful behavior, dismiss survivors, bla...
10/14/2026

R**e culture doesn’t begin and end with sexual assault. It grows when we excuse harmful behavior, dismiss survivors, blame victims, or treat violence as a joke. Challenging r**e culture means confronting the attitudes and social norms that allow it to persist. That work belongs to all of us. Scroll for more, including how you can help disrupt it.

Ready to roll after Fall Break? Then plan to join us on Saturday, 10/17, for a Morning with Lowcountry Food Bank or our ...
10/13/2026

Ready to roll after Fall Break? Then plan to join us on Saturday, 10/17, for a Morning with Lowcountry Food Bank or our afternoon Habitat build! Food and rides provided! Sign up by Thursday, 10/15, at Cougar Connect or our HUB page!

This month, we’re sorting and packing veggies at Lowcountry Food Bank, getting our hands dirty at a local Habitat for Hu...
10/06/2026

This month, we’re sorting and packing veggies at Lowcountry Food Bank, getting our hands dirty at a local Habitat for Humanity build site, and supporting the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center at our October Pop-Up! Spaces are limited so sign up on Cougar Connect or our HUB page today!

Our next Pop-Up Service supports area children recovering from trauma. Stop by Cougar Mall for a minute, 5 minutes or as...
09/29/2026

Our next Pop-Up Service supports area children recovering from trauma. Stop by Cougar Mall for a minute, 5 minutes or as long as you’d like as we create thoughtful care packages for them with reps from the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center.

There’s still time to apply for this remarkable Maymester leadership opportunity. Applications close Friday, 10/2, at no...
09/28/2026

There’s still time to apply for this remarkable Maymester leadership opportunity. Applications close Friday, 10/2, at noon. Swipe for more info!

Applications are open! Apply to be a Site Leader for our 2027 Alternative Break Maymester experience to Zakynthos, Greec...
09/18/2026

Applications are open! Apply to be a Site Leader for our 2027 Alternative Break Maymester experience to Zakynthos, Greece. An unforgettable professional and personal development opportunity. Applications close Friday, 10/2! Check our story for the link!

Address

160 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC
29401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18439535838

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