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Connecting students to the community

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The Volunteer Network connects UW-Eau Claire students with volunteer service opportunities in the community. This program, previously the CALL program, was established in 1974 upon the principles of service and learning through community involvement and volunteerism.

In 1995, UW-Eau Claire identified service-learning as an essential component of a comprehensive baccalaureate degree. The Center for Service-Learning was established to develop and implement this new requirement for graduation. While the Volunteer Network and Service-Learning share similar missions and resources, they are stand-alone, independent programs. Although volunteer activities through the Volunteer Network may be adapted into a service-learning project, students completing activities through this program do not automatically fulfill the service-learning requirement. What follows is an explanation contrasting Service-Learning with the Volunteer Network.

Center for Service Learning

 Service LearningVolunteer Network
Program CoordinatorJasmine Case
Center for Service-Learning 
Vicki Lord Larson Hall 2100
phone: 715-836-2270
email:  srvlearn@uwec.edu
Katy Rand
Activities, Involvement and Leadership
Davies Center 222
phone: 715-836-4803
email:  randka@uwec.edu
Program GoalsAssist students in meeting an academic requirement for graduationMatch students, faculty/staff and community volunteers with community needs
Academic CreditNon-credit or credit (associated with an academic class) activityNon-credit activity
Individuals InvolvedStudent
Faculty/Staff Sponsor
Community Partner (Agency)
Student
Agency
Type of ServiceAssist students, faculty/staff and community partners with developing community service projects that meet identified community needs and make meaningful contributions to student learning.Any type of volunteer service for non-profit agencies
PlanningStudent initiates contact with Community Partner, then develops a project description in consultation with Faculty/Staff Sponsor and Community PartnerStudent contacts Agency personally, but can receive assistance on finding a specific opportunity if desired
Length of ServiceMinimum of one 30-hour project or two 15-hour projectsVaried hours of service, from one-time projects to one-year commitment
ReflectionStudent meets with faculty/staff sponsor to process learning objectivesCompleted at the Agency’s discretion
EvaluationCommunity Partner completes evaluation of student and projectCompleted at the Agency’s discretion
CompensationVolunteer or compensatedVolunteer

 

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Activities, Involvement and Leadership

Davies Student Center 222
77 Roosevelt Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States