Civic Workshops
Our free, non-partisan workshops meet Arkansans wherever they are on their civic journey — from learning the basics to shaping policy, building community, and leading change. Each session blends practical tools with real-world practice so participants leave ready to take action.
ENGAGE: High School Civic Leadership
ENGAGE is ArkCAN's flagship civic leadership program, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take action in their communities. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and service projects, students connect classrooms to real-world civic engagement — from local schools to city halls, quorum courts, and the State Capitol.
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Upcoming Events
Check out our latest events and join us in making a positive impact in Arkansas. Participate and get involved!
Oct 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMZoom - emailed after you registerThat's FOIA for YOU!
Oct 08, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMFaulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St, Conway, AR 72032, USAKnow your ballot? Have a voting plan? Know your rights? This workshop is for you! Be confident at the polls and beyond.
Multiple DatesOct 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMNixon Library - Central Arkansas Library, 703 W Main St, Jacksonville, AR 72076, USAEarn community service hours your way! Sign up once (there will be an option to select all the dates you want to attend for up to 15 service hours).- Multiple DatesOct 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMDee Brown Library - CALS, 6325 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209, USAEarn community service hours your way! Sign up once (there will be an option to select all the dates you want to attend for up to 15 service hours). Bus passes are available.
- Multiple DatesOct 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMMain Library - Central Arkansas Library, Library Square, 100 S Rock St, Little Rock, AR 72201, USAEarn community service hours your way! Sign up once (there will be an option to select all the dates you want to attend for up to 15 service hours). Bus passes are available.
- Oct 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMSadie T Johnson Community Center, 707 US-278, Monticello, AR 71655, USAKnow your ballot? Have a voting plan? Know your rights? This workshop is for you! Be confident at the polls and beyond.
- Oct 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMFort Smith Public Library (Main Library), 3201 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USAKnow your ballot? Have a voting plan? Know your rights? This workshop is for you! Be confident at the polls and beyond.
- Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMNixon Library -- Central Arkansas Librar, 703 W Main St, Jacksonville, AR 72076, USAKnow your ballot? Have a voting plan? Know your rights? This workshop is for you! Be confident at the polls and beyond.
- Oct 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMZoomKnow your ballot? Have a voting plan? Know your rights? This workshop is for you! Be confident at the polls and beyond.
- Oct 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMZoomKnow your ballot? Have a voting plan? Know your rights? This workshop is for you! Be confident at the polls and beyond.
- Oct 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMZoomKnow your ballot? Have a voting plan? Know your rights? This workshop is for you! Be confident at the polls and beyond.\
Become a volunteer!
The Arkansas Civic Action Network (ArkCAN) is powered by people like you—neighbors, parents, students, and community members who believe Arkansas works best when everyone has a voice. By signing up to volunteer, you’ll get plugged into opportunities to connect with voters, strengthen our democracy, and make a real impact in your community.