The Civic House
Civic House is Penn’s hub for student-led civic engagement. By centering community organizations and social justice education, Civic House is able to promote mutually beneficial collaborations between Penn and community nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia. Students across campus engage in responsible community engagement and advocate for social change through Civic House’s social justice education, training sessions, and workshops. Throughout the year, they offer paid internships and service opportunities, ranging from days of service to alternative breaks to semester long internships.
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💕 Building Community at Civic House Looks Like…
Engaging with the Philly Community
The Community Engagement Program (CEP) offers students a way to meaningfully engage with local Philadelphia organizations. Students commit to volunteering once a week for the entire semester at one or more of Civic House’s community partner organizations.
Participating in Pre-orientation Programs
PennCORP is a pre-orientation program that introduces students to the Philadelphia community through community engagement projects, interactive social justice workshops, and thoughtful dialogue about the social issues affecting the Philadelphia community.
Taking a Break
Civic House hosts study breaks, activities, and quiet spaces for students.
The Community Engagement Program (CEP) offers students a way to meaningfully engage with local Philadelphia organizations. Students commit to volunteering once a week for the entire semester at one or more of Civic House’s community partner organizations.
Participating in Pre-orientation Programs
PennCORP is a pre-orientation program that introduces students to the Philadelphia community through community engagement projects, interactive social justice workshops, and thoughtful dialogue about the social issues affecting the Philadelphia community.
Taking a Break
Civic House hosts study breaks, activities, and quiet spaces for students.
