Civic Engagement Activities: Resources

We’ve got the resources you need to get more involved in our democracy, including a range of civic engagement activities. Browse the options, find the activities that work for you, and take action today!

Write an op-ed or letter to the editor

• Writing a Letter to the Editor 
• Writing op-eds: general guidance

Talk to candidates

• Speaking out at town halls and public forums 

Conduct candidate surveys

• Candidate Survey How-To (Prepared for Science Rising by David Gorelick (UNC), Ishita Kamboj (NCSU), and Melissa Varga (UCS)). 

Increase civic engagement on your campus 

• All-In Campus Democracy Challenge 
• National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement 
• Create an action plan for civic engagement 
• Additional resources for student voters:
  • Students Learn Students Vote Resources
  • Ask Every Student Conversation Guide
  • #STEMVotes guide to registering your peers to vote

Volunteer to be a poll worker 

• Power the Polls- Being a Poll Worker

Participate in civic holidays

• Participate in Civic Holidays, nonpartisan days of action that strengthen and celebrate our country’s democracy

Participate in Capitol Hill days

• Participate in Capitol Hill Days

Featured photo: Omari Spears/UCS