Service Learning Program Requirements

“I want to serve my community! How do I enroll?  What are the requirements?”

I. SELECT THE AGENCY WITH WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE, AND CONTACT THEM TO MAKE INITIAL ARRANGEMENTS.

Consult with your instructor about choosing a site that not only matches your interests, but that will help you meet your learning goal. Please note that some agencies have a higher requirement of hours to participate. You must meet the agency’s requirements to receive college credit.  See the SL Opportunities button to the left.  Be sure to enroll in the Service Learning program through eCampus by the deadline.  See the Service Learning button to the left for this semester’s deadlines.

II. FILL OUT APPLICATION FORM AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

You won’t be able to go forward until the application form is completed.  Fill out the SL application to the left.

III. CONTACT YOUR SELECTED AGENCY & GET STARTED!

• Do not wait until late in the semester to begin your service.

• Some sites require 3-4 weeks just to process your application!

• Orientation time does not count toward required hours.  Let them know if you will not be able to complete your commitment.

IV. DOCUMENT YOUR TIME & FOLLOW THROUGH ON YOUR COMMITMENT

• Print out your own timesheet (see the Timesheets button to the left).  Give a minimum of 15 hours in service during the semester at a placement site listed in this newspaper. If your instructor or placement site has a higher minimum you must complete their requirement for credit. 

•Complete your timesheet as you serve your hours, having your supervisor sign it each time you volunteer.  Finish your hours before the deadline listed on the timesheet.  Submit the timesheet as instructed at the top of the timesheet.  Blank timesheets are found on the eCampus site where you enrolled (click on How to Apply to the left for instructions to the eCampus site).

• Follow through with the volunteer schedule to which you commit. If for any reason you are unable to complete your commitment, you must notify your site supervisor, instructor, and campus Service-Learning coordinator as soon as possible. And...

• You must return any credentials or volunteer jacket issued to you!

V.  After submitting your final timesheet(s), complete the Reflections Survey on the button to your left.