Community
Connect with UBC students and faculty on projects that best meet your community’s needs
Our Work with Community Partners
The Centre for Community Engaged Learning is focused on bringing the diverse experiences of community organizations together with UBC faculty and students to approach complex societal challenges.
Opportunities for Collaboration
Social Impact Lab
The Social Impact Lab is a hands-on learning platform for students and community members to act on social and climate justice issues.
Your Role as a Community Partner: Reach out to CCEL to collaborate on partner expertise to speak or educate on local issues. This may be through one-day events, cohort-based programs, panel discussions, and more.
UBtheChange – Community Action Days
UBtheChange Community Activators collaborate with organizations and schools on year-round community action projects. Past initiatives include cooking workshops, educational fairs, and social media campaigns.
Suitable projects will receive a student project manager (supports 15-20 hours a week of planning over 3 months), student volunteers, and a budget of up to $500.
Your Role as a Community Partner: Reach out to CCEL to recruit student volunteers to collaborate on short-term Community Action Day projects.
CCEL Grants
CCEL funds up to $10,000 for student-led projects that partner with BC-based community organizations to address community priorities.
Your Role as a Community Partner: Reach out to CCEL to recruit eligible UBC students to collaborate on student-led projects.
Connect with Us
If you are interested in collaborating, please email us at community.learning@ubc.ca.