Due to the long term partnership focus of the program, preference is given to organizations which have a history with Macalester and those which have an emphasis on institutional collaboration. Sites must provide training, supervision, and evaluation of student workers. The entire award must be earned off-campus. Students generally work 8-12 hours each week, depending on the amount of their financial aid award. The program does not operate during the summer.
Preference is given to students who can work the entire academic year.
However, one-semester participants will be considered. Students may have the option to work during Janurary based on community needs. Students must negotiate this with the CSO during the fall semester. Students may earn up to, but not more than, their annual student employment award. Participants are responsible for filling out their time card, having it signed by the site supervisor and turning it in to the Community Service Office by the last day of the month.