The Service Learning Program offers students and community agencies opportunities to help each other. SLP also provides information about and assists students in selecting appropriate volunteer programs, and assists faculty in the integration of service into the curriculum. There are different options available, such as working with the elderly, helping youths and tutoring children. SLP is located in Student Services Center Room 213. Americorps National Service Work-study recipients as well as current and prospective volunteers can become Americorp members.
Volunteers can earn money for use toward education costs.
An Americorp member can gain valuable experience through volunteering while earning money to help pay for school. Volunteers work a certain number of hours throughout the year and receive educational grants. Tutors Tutors are needed at different elementary schools and day care centers in the university area to help disadvantaged children with reading and math. Volunteers are needed one to two days a week for one to two hours a day. If interested, please stop by the SLP to find an elementary school for you.