Office for Civic and Social Engagement

Volunteering with the OCSE

"We must be the change we want to see in the world."

The Office for Civic and Social Engagement (OCSE) is a unique resource center, which exists for the benefit of the Saint Mary's College students, faculty, and staff. We provide information on community service, one-time volunteer events, service-learning, and special speakers and events relating to community engagement.

The Office for Civic and Social Engagement operates within the Division for Mission of Saint Mary's College, and is closely associated with Campus Ministry and the Center for Spirituality. Our College mission calls us to promote social responsibility and to acquire the ability to make socially responsible choices about the future.

Whatever you want to do....we will help you find the right placement! From working with children, to helping build houses, to walking dogs for the Humane Society, we can place where you want to be.

Mission

The mission of the Office for Civic and Social Engagement is three-fold: To inform the college community of service opportunities in the local Michiana area; To encourage students, faculty, and staff to give of themselves and their gifts through programs in volunteer service, community engagement and service-learning; and to offer a place for members of the college community to reflect on and discuss their experiences of engagement and service. Through these activities the Office for Civic and Social Engagement upholds the college mission to promote a life of social responsibility while also enlivening the hearts of participants and fostering justice and compassion.