Students work to meet the needs of both the agencies and the populations they serve. Students must work within agency guidelines, but have the flexibility to provide ideas or organize activities in consultation with agency staff. SVS also involves students in one-time and short term service programs and activities. These opportunities, characterized by placement in an arranged semester-long program and is supervised by a student program coordinator, generally have transportation provided. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange days and times of his or her service.
Service providers work on an individual basis with the agency and provide their own transportation.
These opportunities are listed in the SVS office and coordinated by SVS office staff. Throughout the academic year, students are needed to lead a volunteer programs. Program Coordinators must possess strong interpersonal skills, leadership skills, prior experience in service programs and the ability to take on new challenges. Program Coordinators commit their time to support SVS by maintaining contact with their respective agencies, organizing their program participants and planning and carrying out activities. Program Coordinators are students who are committed to community involvement and have a sincere desire further develop their skills and work with people.