TRAINING AND RESOURCES
Civic House provides a range of resources to the community and university.

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. We provide the following resources to members of the University Community.

• Service and Advocacy Education Series
  A collection of educational workshops, discussions, and reflections developed to encourage students to address the fundamental issues raised by community work and to teach skills that are essential to community work.
  
  
• Advertising
  Does your agency accept donations? Do you have a volunteer opportunity or special event you need to advertise? Visit the new online forms page for more information on how Civic House can be a resource.
  
  
• Reserving Rooms at Civic House Updated!
  Reserve a room at Civic House for your next group meeting or event.
  
  
• Transportation for Community Service and Advocacy Groups Updated!
  Reserve a van for your next service project. All drivers must be van-certified throug the Office of Insurance and Risk Management
  
  
• Resources for Community Agencies
  A resource guide for Community Agencies that work with student volunteers.
  
  
• CHAC Fund for Student Community Involvement and other CHAC resources
  Learn more here about the Civic House Associates Coalition.
  
  
• About West Philadelphia
  Learn more about the community surrounding Penn.
  
  
• Information for Student Group Leaders Updated!
  Here you will find some questions and advice to consider when working in the community.
  
  
• Database of Civic House Resources (books, training materials, videos, etc.)
  Explore our library online and check out the materials from Civic House.
  
  

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