Student Stories
What exactly is service-learning? To find out, read what these students had to say about their experiences in service-learning courses.
What Do Nonprofits Do for You?
Check out this student video about the impacts of nonprofits in Whatcom County!
International Women's Day: Kenya 2010
This video tribute to Kenyan women was put together by two students who participated in last year's service-learning trip to Kenya.There are many different ways you can participate in service and service-learning at Western.
Do you have work study?
The CSL is now hiring for work study positions. Join our team as either Service-Learning Program Support Staff (read the job description here) or a Center for Service-Learning/Whatcom Council of Nonprofits Program Assistant (read the job description here).
Check out the job descriptions, then complete this application and submit it along with a cover letter, résumé, and copy of your Work Study Confirmation.
Contact Emily Olsen at 360.650.7542 or through email at Emily.Olsen@wwu.edu with questions or to submit your completed application packet.
Volunteer:
- The Whatcom Volunteer Center (WVC) is on campus to help you find the perfect volunteer opportunity. Stop by the Center for Service-Learning on Thursdays between 12:00 and 4:00pm to talk to a WVC representative.
- Or stop by any time between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday-Friday, for assistance with volunteering and service-learning.
- Visit our Get Involved page to discover more ways to connect with your community.
Classes:
Service-learning classes incorporate service projects as a part of the curriculum, allowing students to immediately apply what they're learning in a real life situation.
Students tell us that service-learning classes give them a chance to:
- Earn class credit while serving the community
- Explore new career opportunities and make professional connections
- Try new things and discover new passions
- Develop skills for the workplace and add valuable experience to their resume
- Increase cultural awareness and knowledge of diversity in the community
- Explore local, national and global social justice issues
View service-learning classes for this quarter.
Events:
The CSL sponsors National Days of Service and other service events throughout the year. Visit our Events page to learn more.
International Programs:
Some study abroad programs incorporate service-learning. To find out more, visit our International Service-Learning page.
Next Steps:
Our staff is available to answer all of your questions about service-learning. Contact the Center for Service-Learning at 360-650-7542 for details.
Office hours are 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. You can also visit our About page to find out more about service-learning and the CSL.
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