About CIMS: CIMS is dedicated to empowering Philadelphia’s migrant and immigrant communities through holistic support services. Our mission is to facilitate successful integration by providing access to education, linguistic support, and essential community resources. We act as a bridge for families and individuals navigating new systems, ensuring they have the tools—from high school equivalency to STEM pathways—to thrive in their new environment.

The Role: This is a hands-on role perfect for students in Social Work, International Relations, Public Policy, or Nonprofit Management. It is a volunteer/unpaid position eligible for academic credit. The intern will work directly with Ryan Tucker, Program Coordinator on:

• GED and HiSAT adult education classes.
• Community outreach to migrant families.
• Grant writing, donor engagement, and nonprofit operations.

Qualifications: Proficiency in French and/or Swahili is a strong plus and highly preferred (though not required), as we primarily serve French and Swahili-speaking populations. We are looking for candidates with strong writing skills and a passion for community-based advocacy.

Interested candidates should send a resume and a brief cover letter to info@thecims.org. Applications are due by May 15th, though we utilize a rolling admissions process and encourage early submission.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ryan Tucker at info@thecims.org.

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This free workshop for educators in any location will be focused on the different models educators have used to center the Black and Indigenous histories that are often erased when we teach about the shaping of the country.

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Attendees engaged with a variety of materials that show how racial justice themes intersect with topics like global health, human rights, artificial intelligence accountability and democracy, and how these themes resonate with contemporary issues in their own classrooms and communities.

Read more about what these Chicago educators took away from the latest 1619 workshop below, and explore past educator workshops that centered topics of racial justice and labor rights, artificial intelligence, and civic engagement.

This summer we are hiring a number of Group Leaders who will be responsible for leading a team of up to seven (7) teens called Play Captains.

Applications are due by May 17, 2024.

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The Director leads the construction teams, which include field managers, carpenters, construction staff, and warehouse coordinator, ensuring safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency across all streams of construction. This position is responsible for directing and managing the construction “company,” including warehouse operations, staff, fleet, and equipment; supporting program budgets; mitigating risk: and driving innovation to scale impact while leveraging HFHP’s unique resources such as volunteer labor and donated materials.

Learn more and apply here by May 1.

This timely webinar, convened by the Global Cooperation for the Democratic Mission of Higher Education, examined how higher education can renew its democratic and civic mission amid growing geopolitical pressure, distrust in institutions, and threats to academic freedom.

Speakers emphasized that universities are essential for a democratic society. They play a critical role in cultivating ethical, engaged citizens and producing knowledge for the public good. Across regions, participants highlighted increasing challenges which threaten both universities and democracy itself.

Panelists recommended concrete steps forward, including:

• safeguarding academic freedom and institutional autonomy as human rights;
• expressing the collective voice of higher education through associations, networks, and coalitions, inclusive of cross-sector partners;
• embedding democratic values into teaching, research, and learning;
• employing humanities and the arts as essential democratic tools;
• helping universities function as democratic institutions at all levels, including work with communities;
• moving civic engagement from the periphery to a core institutional priority;
• advancing the co-production of knowledge with community partners;
• reimagining curricula and promotion systems to recognize publicly and community engaged scholarship;
• ensuring equity, inclusion, and democratic participation, especially for immigrant and historically excluded populations;
• strengthening universities’ role as democratic anchor institutions, working with partners to address shared societal challenges in local communities;
• increasing global collaboration, rooted in shared purpose and values and aligned with democratic goals.

The session concluded by calling on universities and associations to learn together and act in solidarity — in order to advance democracy on our campuses, in our local communities, and the wider society.  

The Global Cooperation for the Democratic Mission of Higher Education is committed to continuing and advancing these conversations.

Watch the recording here.

By bringing together thousands of Americans—including students, educators, nonprofit leaders, public servants, and community members—we will reflect on our past, highlight incredible acts of service happening today, and inspire the next 250 years of American service.

Date and Time: April 24, 10:00 AM

Learn more and register.

Grants are available at the $5,000 and $10,000 level to ensure your community can achieve its unique goals.

Learn more and apply.

Campus Compact is excited to relaunch Campus Action Planning (CAP)—a framework that empowers campuses to center civic and community engagement as an institutional priority. We’ve got a lot on the agenda—read on to learn how your campus can benefit!

Start now and join the pilot Innovation Cohort. Be the first to get access to the new Campus Action Planning framework by joining our pilot innovation cohort. From June to December, teams from 20 selected campuses will participate in seven months of guided, in-depth support to create and implement their own Campus Action Plan.

Apply by May 11 for priority access.

Participating institutions will benefit from a comprehensive suite of resources, including:

• Financial support: A $3,000 mini-grant to defray costs associated with CAP development and implementation
• In-person learning: Access to a cohort-specific, in-person CAP Institute for a dedicated space for foundational planning
• Ongoing guidance: Monthly virtual cohort convenings led by CAP Fellows, a team of nationally recognized civic and community engagement experts, and periodic specialized webinars based on CAP-relevant topics
• Tailored technical assistance: Access to virtual coaching and personalized help
• Early access to resources: Get a first look at the latest CAP resources and tools via a closed-access shared resource drive

Questions? Join us on April 22, 27, or May 5 for an information session to learn more.

Learn more and apply.

Most students become eligible to vote in their first elections while they are enrolled at our institutions. We help them to register to vote, we encourage them to participate in elections, and we provide access to objective sources of information about issues and candidates, but we don’t tell them how or for whom they should vote.

In the past few years, we have seen efforts to make it harder for young people to participate in our democracy and access civic engagement opportunities. States have relocated polling places from public university campuses, as well as limited or curtailed initiatives to promote election participation at colleges and universities. Last year, the Department of Education issued a prohibition on using Federal Work-Study funds for nonpartisan voter registration initiatives. And just last month, the Department launched an investigation into Tufts University’s National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE), which Tufts has conducted in collaboration with the National Student Clearinghouse since 2013.

The irony of these efforts to stifle student voting is that federal statutes require higher-education institutions to do this work. The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended and the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 each include language about the responsibilities of colleges and universities to help their students register to vote and to understand their voting rights and the procedures for participating fully in elections.

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Clare Antesberger, ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge intern and student at Rhodes College, has a few ideas.

Read the article.

College students from across the nation can apply for a synchronous online summer course, “Student Voting, Civil Rights, and the Practice of Democracy,” for three transferable undergraduate credits and an opportunity to receive a certificate on “Voting Rights & Democracy Training.”

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Priority deadline is May 1 and the final deadline is May 27.

Apply for the course here.

Reach out to vote@bard.edu with any questions.

Studies show that you’re more likely to complete an action if you’ve already made a public commitment to it. That’s why we built this pledge — as a way for you (and your friends and family!) to maintain accountability when it comes to voting.

Not only does voting help your community, but pledging to vote helps your college campus, too.

Find out how you can get involved here.

This is the perfect first step for new or experienced action planners to set your plan and your campus voting coalition up for success.

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 13, 2:00 PM

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As a reminder, the next deadline to submit your 2026 Action Plan is Sunday, May 31.

This conversation will focus on integrating nonpartisan civic engagement resources and programming into residence halls. In this session, participants will:

• hear key updates from ALL IN team members;
• preview tips included in the new ALL IN toolkit; and
• learn tips and tricks from fellow staff and administrators who have integrated civic engagement resources into residence halls.

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 10, 2:00 PM

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The Warm Handoff: Successful Student Transitions to High School, College and the Work Force
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at Community College of Philadelphia

Registration is now open!

Smooth transitions can make all the difference in a student’s educational journey.  The 2026 PHENND K-16 June Institute will explore strategies, programs, and partnerships that create “warm handoffs” — intentional, relationship-centered approaches that ensure students are supported as they move from one educational stage to the next.

Educators, counselors, college access professionals, and administrators should join us to share–and learn from– effective models for collaboration, data sharing, mentoring, and student engagement that bridge the gaps between schools, institutions and the work force. Participants will leave with practical tools and insights to strengthen continuity, belonging, and success during critical transition points.

We are excited to announce that the morning will kick off with a conversation between CCP President Dr. Alycia Marshall and President Emerita Elaine Maimon.

This year the June Institute will cost $25 to attend and we ask that you register in advance. Limited scholarships are available. The Institute will take place in the Great Hall of Community College of Philadelphia’s Winnett Student Life Building (1700 Spring Garden Street). Registration and breakfast will be available beginning at 8:30am and lunch will be provided as well. The program will begin at 9:00am. Feel free to bring materials for the resource tables and please spread the word!

Please click here for more information and to register.

During the showcase, you’ll hear directly from students as they share their ideas, design processes, and the solutions they’ve developed to strengthen connections in their schools. It’s a great opportunity to see student voice in action and gather ideas for your own community. Featured organizations will share their efforts as a springboard for discussion and participant engagement.

Showcase Presentations
Health Leadership High School
Robert F. Kennedy Charter School
Explore Academy

Why It Matters
When students feel connected to adults, peers, purpose, and place, they are more engaged, supported, and successful. This showcase highlights what’s possible when students are empowered to lead that work.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating their creativity, insight, and impact.

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 29, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

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In a year when democratic engagement feels more important than ever, how are colleges and universities helping students practice democracy in meaningful ways? Join us to explore how higher education institutions are practicing democracy on campus through student engagement, civic learning, nonpartisan voter participation, and constructive dialogue. Experts from guides.Vote, ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Unify America, and GivePulse will kick off the conversation with their perspectives and resources, followed by an open, community-driven dialogue focused on ideas, challenges, and opportunities—building momentum toward the nation’s 250th anniversary and midterm elections.