Community Service-Learning jmu.edu/csl
What is Community Service-Learning? CS-L gets students involved in community opportunities that solve real-world challenges while connecting with fellow students. From a Friday afternoon, to a weekend, and even a semester, students can make a difference locally and globally. Dukes Make a Difference (D-MAD) Prior to Weeks of Welcome, we connect new students with their classmates to make a real difference while getting immersed in an unforgettable experience of addressing challenging societal problems. No experience necessary; students should come ready to learn and serve together! Opportunities just off-campus Gain global experience without ever leaving Harrisonburg: CS-L partners with more than 100 diverse and local community organizations to connect students to meaningful opportunities. Simply by enrolling in a service-learning course, participating in the Off-Campus Federal Work Study program, joining a service organization and/or stopping by CS-L we get students involved. Stop by CS-L to learn about the dozens of Service-Learning courses offered every semester. Take what you are learning in the classroom and apply it to real-world challenges. From teaching adults English, assisting children with disabilities through activities like therapeutic horse-back riding, and serving people who are hungry, combine class material and community experience to address vexing challenges. Be part of a community on day one! Students eligible for the Federal Work Study program work approximately 8 hours per week at a local non-profit or area school for the semester or academic year. The CS-L staff provides individual support and training workshops while students earn an hourly wage through your financial aid package. Visit CS-L to get the scoop. Transformative immersion experiences One of the most popular and longest running service-immersion programs in the country, JMU’s Alternative Breaks are led by student leaders where you travel together to take on a challenging project for a weekend or week. Students consistently report that these life-changing experiences lead to life-long friends, new perspectives on their goals, and a deeper connection to larger social issues. Students can accelerate their connection to fellow JMU students and address a complex social issue by joining other students in a meaningful service immersion for D-MAD (see above), during fall break or at spring break. You’ll hop on a JMU van, connect with student leaders and fellow students, and invest in a community. To get connected visit us at jmu.edu/abp and stop by at Student Org Night. Online registration is first-come first-served. What other opportunities are offered through CS-L? • Student leader training and development • Paid student employee positions • Service year and other post-graduate resources and assistance
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