Nonpartisan • Statewide • Youth-Centered
Expanding Youth Voices in Virginia Government
Welcome to Virginians for Civic Engagement! We strengthen civic participation across the Commonwealth by advocating for student representation on school boards, and youth representation on local governments!
What we do
Building real pathways into public service.
We advocate and collaborate with school divisions, city councils, town councils, and boards of county supervisors across the Commonwealth to create meaningful youth representation.
Student Representatives
We work with school boards across the Commonwealth to create meaningful student representation.
Youth Representatives
We collaborate with local governments to create to youth representation on city councils, town councils, and boards of county supervisors, in every locality.
"Adding a student representative to our school board changed how we hear our community. VCE made it simple, structured, and lasting."
— School Board Chair, Central Virginia
Ready to make Virginia more representative?
Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or local official — there's a place for you in this work.