Community-Engaged Learning combines a student’s academic learning with hands-on practice that assists in addressing the needs of the surrounding community.
Mentor
Guiding others in their personal, professional development and learning
Examples:
- Tutoring in an after-school program
- Mentoring in a youth program
- Teaching financial literacy in the greater community
- Providing fine arts lessons to those who couldn’t otherwise access them
- Coaching in a youth sports league
Advocate
Creating awareness and inspiring action on an issue that impacts the greater community
Examples:
- Organizing a letter writing campaign
- Hosting a voter registration drive
- Leading or participating in a lobbying day
Research*
Gathering evidence, analyzing an issue, and informing action on issues that affect the greater community. (* Community-Based Research)
Examples:
- Conducting research for a nonprofit that will help them better serve clients
- Working on a community needs assessment for a broad need
- Assisting with water tests in a local restoration area
Volunteer
Working to address the needs of the greater community, helping those in need however you can.
Examples:
- Delivering meals to senior citizens
- Working a nonprofit’s event
- Sorting food at a local food bank
- Walking dogs at an animal shelter
- Painting a church
- Hosting a blood drive or giving blood