Welcome to Civic House

Civic House is the University of Pennsylvania's
hub for student led community service and social advocacy work. Civic House promotes mutually beneficial collaborations between the Penn and
West Philadelphia communities, and beyond. 
Through education, community connections, and other resources, Civic House prepares students for responsible and effective civic engagement and leadership. 

Civic House Hours
Sunday: 4pm- 10pm
Monday-Wednesday: 9am-10pm
Thursday 9am- 8pm
Friday: 9am- 5pm
Saturday: Closed

 

 

 


Volunteer Opportunities

Announcements


What's New...
          

Civic House Philadelphia Nonprofit Internship Program!

The Civic House Philadelphia Nonprofit Internship Program is designed to assist the work of Philadelphia area nonprofit organizations through providing funds to University of Pennsylvania undergraduates to support semester-long internships at the organization.  There are two positions currently available for the Spring semester.  Applications are due to Suzanne Lyons, Civic House Associate Director, by 5pm on Monday, November 9th.  Please visit http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/civichouse/chpnip_Spring2010.php for the application and more details.

Anti-Poverty Action Week 2009!
Check out the week long of events for 2009!

Advertising Resources
Accepting donations? Have a volunteer opportunity or special event? Visit the new online forms page for infomartion on resources for advertising on our website and listserv!


Public Interest Career Digest
Looking for an internship or career in the public interest? If so, sign up for Civic House's Public Interest Career Digest today!

Civic Scholars Program
"Serve. Investigate. Inform. Lead the way to societal change"
The Civic Scholars Program is a unique experience that will provide a select group of undergraduates a sustained and sequential four-year experience in Civic Engagement and Research.

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Want to learn more about Civic House programs or events?

 
Civic House
The University of Pennsylvania's Hub for Community Service and Social Advocacy
 
University of Pennsylvannia
Civic House
3914 Locust Walk/6152
215-898-4831 civic@dolphin.upenn.edu