CAVE is recruiting interns for Spring 2026. Apply now!

Our Mission

The mission of Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) is to serve a broad base of community needs through meaningful volunteer opportunities and the development of student leaders.

Learn about our volunteer opportunities

How to Get Involved

  • Join a semester-long volunteer opportunity and earn 1-unit of academic credit
  • Participate in a one-time volunteer opportunity called Weekend Wildcats
  • Join CAVE staff as an intern who supports and manages our volunteer programs

The Latest from CAVE

07 November 2024

From CAVE to Clinicals

Student Stories
01 November 2024

CAVE to sunset semester-long Enloe Health S.C.R.U.B.S. Program

News & Information
02 May 2024

Day in the Life: CAVE Volunteer

Student Stories
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OFFICE LOCATION & CONTACT INFO:

Wildcat Leadership Center • BMU 220
(530) 898-5817
caveclerical@csuchico.edu

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday & Sunday

New Community Partner Interest

CAVE is beginning the process of recruiting a new semester-long partner for our program! Organizations seeking semester-long volunteer support in Chico. To be eligible for a partnership, organizations must:

✔️ Host a minimum of 10 volunteers per semester, with each completing 30 total hours (approximately 3 hours per week for 10 weeks)

✔️ Provide meaningful volunteer tasks and opportunities

✔️ Have nonprofit status

✔️ Address an unmet community need that requires additional support

✔️ Commit to a 3-year partnership with CAVE

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