Academic Community Connections
Middlebury offers a range of academic courses and programs that allow you to put your learning into action while earning academic credit!
We collaborate with students, faculty, and community partners to strengthen communities and contribute to the public good. Whether you want to make a difference through academics, civic leadership, or a hand-on experiential learning opportunity, we’ll help you find your place here!
Find Your Place
To get involved with the CCE and in the community, you can book a Find Your Place meeting with a CCE staff member. You can also reach us with questions at communityengagement@middlebury.edu.
Student Experiences
Choose from 40+ programs that can connect you with communities here in town or around the world that are making a difference —from civic engagement to local mentoring to academic initiatives.
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Youth and Mentoring Programs
Volunteer
We have a wide range of opportunities available for you to mentor or volunteer to work with local kids and teens. -
Intercultural and Global Programs
Explore Programs
From global opportunities to Middlebury Alternative Breaks (MAlt), a range of programs connect you with intercultural experiences. -
Democracy Initiatives
Get Involved
Become an active participant in our democracy. We can connect you with all levels of involvement.
Funding and Support
We provide financial support, from mini-grants to year-round funding, as well as academic support for teaching, partnerships, and other programs.
Community Resources
Explore our Resources for Community Organizations to find out how Middlebury College students, staff, and faculty can collaborate with you!
Stories from the Field
More StoriesSee what’s happening here on campus and around the world.
2024 Clifford Symposium
Matt Lawrence, Associate Professor of Sociology and Academic Director of Privilege & Poverty, talks with former P&P interns Ellie Cady ’25.5 and Freddi Mitchell ’25 about their involvement in the Clifford Symposium on Home, Housing and Belonging in Middlebury and Beyond.
Check out these Busy Community Engagement Organizations!
The CCE supports 15+ student organizations that contribute to the public good. Read student leader reflections on how community engagement work has impacted their lives and the lives of others.
New Community Project
At New Community Project’s Sustainable Living Center in Starksboro, a dedicated team of staff and volunteers focus on local, sustainable solutions to address rural poverty, food insecurity, and energy poverty in the community.
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