Service Learning

STUDENTS and GETTING STARTED in SERVICE

Participating in service through the Center for Service and Social Action is as easy as 1, 2, 3! All you have to do is:

1. Enroll as a Service Participant

You must Enroll as a Service Participant before you will be permitted to register for any service activity. To do so, simply click here; enrollment only takes a few minutes. You will receive an email confirmation of your enrollment along with your user name (your Banner ID#; this is not editable) and password (your email address, but you can change this). If you forget your password, please contact the Center for Service and Social Action at 216.397.4698. (Although you may conduct a search for service activities at any time, only those who have Enrolled as Service Participants may register for and participate in a service activity.)

2. Attend a Pre-Service Orientation Session

Attending a Pre-Service Orientation Session is a requirement for participation in all weekly service placements. You must pre-register for a session by calling our office at 216.397.4698 or by emailing us; spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

3. Search and register for a Service Activity

Once you have Enrolled as a Service Participant (see #1, above), you may Register for a Service Activity. You can start by searching for an activity that suits your interests, availability, and (if applicable) course requirements by clicking on the "Search Activities" menu tab to the left. Or, if you are interested in working with a particular organization or agency, you can check out our "Search Community Partners" listing to see if there are service opportunities available with that agency.

Once you find an activity that fits your needs, click the "register now" link to register for that service placement. If you have not Enrolled as a Service Participant, you will not be permitted to register for and participate in a service activity. The Center for Service and Social Action will faciliate your participation in service by:

• Working with our Community Partners to develop rich and rewarding service activities
• Coordinating your enrollment and registration for service via our web-based system
• Hosting pre-service orientation sessions
• Providing transportation to and from most service learning sites
• Tracking your service hours

Should have questions or need additional information about service, please feel free to contact our office at any time at 216.397.4698; we'd be happy to speak with you!