Centre for Community Engaged Learning

The Centre’s programs provide you with community-based opportunities to learn, participate, and collaborate on projects on and off campus. You can engage with passionate students and community partners through a UBtheChange event or Community Action Day project, present your research skills at the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference, lead a project by writing a community grant, and learn how strategize for action on complex social issues through the Social Impact Lab.

The Centre also provides resources and support to instructors, departments, and faculties to enhance teaching and learning processes and connect university resources to the community in ways that support lasting relationships.

Reasons to connect with the Centre

  • Connect with community organizations to lead or collaborate on projects.
  • Learn how to affect positive social change in your community.
  • Grow your network by connecting with like-minded students and community.
  • Channel your values into personal growth.
  • Explore something you are passionate about.

Programs offered

In person and virtual programming are being offered. Please check out the programs below.

Faculty and partner resources

Faculty resources

Working under the principles of Community-Based Experiential Learning (CBEL), we provide support to faculty and staff members who are seeking to enhance student learning and further their teaching practices by working with nonprofits and community organizations. 

See more information on faculty resources. 

Community partners

The Centre for Community Engaged provides its community partners with resources to help them build relationships with students and facilitate successful projects. 

Find more details on community partner resources.

Contact us

Opening hours

The Centre for Community Engaged Learning is closed on all statutory holidays observed by UBC.

  • Monday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sign up for the newsletter

Subscribe for monthly e-newsletters from the Centre with the latest information on volunteer opportunities and community events.

Events

There are no events at this time.

If you have questions

Contact community.learning@ubc.ca with your questions or to book an advising appointment. The CCEL office aims to respond to emails within 1 to 3 business days.

Appointments are available Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm. You can meet with an advisor virtually via Zoom or in person at the CCEL office.