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What’s the Deal With… COMMUNITY SERVICE

What’s the Deal With… COMMUNITY SERVICE. What’s The Deal With …Community Service. Center for Civic Engagement & Public Service. “Deeds Not Words”. ~ George Washington. About the Center.

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What’s the Deal With… COMMUNITY SERVICE

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  1. What’s the Deal With… COMMUNITY SERVICE

  2. What’s The Deal With …Community Service Center for Civic Engagement & Public Service

  3. “Deeds Not Words” ~ George Washington

  4. About the Center • The Center aims to integrate civic engagement into George Washington University’s educational work. We focus GW’s resources to meet community needs beyond the campus, promote active citizenship in a diverse democracy, and enhance teaching, learning and scholarship at GW. • Focus Areas: Community Service & Engagement; Academic Service-Learning; Service Careers; Social Entrepreneurship, Promotion & Awareness

  5. Community Service & Engagement • SIGNATURE SERVICE EVENTS & IMMERSION PROGRAMS

  6. Freshman Day of Service & Convocation • Saturday, September 6th • CLASS OF 2018 it’s YOURofficial welcome to the Colonial Community! • Start following us @GWUFDOS today!!

  7. Community Service & Engagement • ON-GOING SERVICE PROGRAMS

  8. Academic Service-Learning KNOWLEDGE IN ACTION • Over 67 courses from introductory to capstones that extend classroom learning into the community through meaningful and challenging service for undergraduate and graduate students. • Engage in scholarship through community-based research projects with our faculty and students.

  9. Service Careers • CAREERS FOR THE COMMON GOOD • GW has some of the highest numbers of off-campus professional opportunities in the nation.  40% of federal work-study jobs are in the government & nonprofit sector. • Collaborating with the GW Career Center, students and alumni can access volunteer, internship, and job opportunities online through GWork.

  10. Social Entrepreneurship IDEAS IN ACTION • Mentorship and additional support is available to students through GWUpstart Social Innovation Lab. • Students working in collaboration with community organizations through the Public Service Grant Commission and the Knapp Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Service-Learningcan also access institutional funding through these programs.

  11. Promotion & Awareness • GETTING THE WORD OUT • The Civic Engagement Circular – a weekly newsletter featuring news highlights, community service, and employment opportunities • Community Service Fair – hosted annually in September this event brings together community organizations, student service organizations, and members of the GW community • GW Community on NobleHour – where your record for service lives online

  12. GW Community on NobleHour • Secure online community dedicated to service-learning, volunteering, and co-curricular activities. • Allows for posting and searching for opportunities, tracking service hours, generating reports, and measuring impact.

  13. Questions?

  14. http://serve.gwu.edu gwserves@gwu.edu | @GWService Connect with us on:

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