Choosing a Service Experience

To begin a service experience, consider the following:

• What type of service project would best suit your interests and skills (tutoring, recreation/sports, healthcare, awareness raising)?
• What population do you wish to work (children, elderly, disabled individuals, homeless men or women)?
• How much time do you have to volunteer? Would you prefer a regular weekly/monthly commitment or participation in one-time events?
• Would you like to volunteer in an individual experience or be part of a group?
• How will you get to the service opportunity? Will you need an experience within walking distance? Can you take public transportation? Will it be on campus? Will you need to request van transportation?
• How can this service experience compliment what you're learning in the classroom and contribute to your career goals?

Spend some time answering these questions. Browse through this website and make notes for yourself as to the opportunities that you would like to explore further. Also remember, that you are not limited to the opportunities listed here. Perhaps you have an opportunity in mind that is not listed; please share it with us and we'll do what we can to work it out. Be creative in your quest for a service opportunity that you would really like to do!