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Civic Engagement:
Community Service & Service-Learning |
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Get Involved, Make a Difference!
That's what civic engagement is all about - getting engaged with your community – right here in Millersville and Lancaster, or with a national or international program. We are here as a resource for students, faculty, staff and community members – to help you connect with, build, and sustain meaningful service initiatives. Take a look at the information here, and if you have a question, would like to meet with us, or need more information than we provide here, please contact us.
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Volunteer Solutions
Looking for a group project? Want to volunteer on your own? Need to find a service-learning placement? The United Way provides a searchable database of over 150 community organizations and almost 300 volunteer opportunities throughout Lancaster… more |
What's the difference between community service and service-learning?
Service-learning and community service are both types of civic engagement.
Service-learning is curricular – that is, it's part of an academic course you are taking. Your professor may ask you to volunteer at a certain type of organization, or your class may do a service project with a school or agency, or you may work with a community partner on some research or a special project. All of those would be examples of service-learning because they are integrated in to your coursework. Community service is co-curricular or extra-curricular – it's something you do apart from or in addition to your academic studies. You may be doing community service through a student organization, fraternity or sorority, or club. You may enjoy helping others and want to volunteer in the local community on your own. Community service can also be a great way to get experience in the career you're planning.
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Volunteering in Millersville
There are great opportunities to serve in the Millersville community—with Meals on Wheels, the Senior Center , the Fire Department, the Emergency Medical Service station, and others… more |
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Work Study Volunteer Program
If you are eligible for federal work study, you can earn your award working with a local community organization... more
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First Books
First Book is a nonprofit organization with a single mission: to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books. Millersville University has successfully partnered with First Book to bring over 5,000 books directly to local children … more |
Second Mile
Millersville University students have enthusiastically participated in Second Mile, an organization for children who need additional support and who would benefit from positive human contact. Activities are usually held right here on campus… more |
Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania
Would you like to earn scholarship money for your community service work? This AmeriCorps program does just that for 10 Millersville University students every year. Find out more and apply for consideration… more |
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For Faculty
We maintain a resource center for syllabus development, research and funding sources, and provide opportunities for faculty to learn more about service-learning… more
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For Community Organizations
We value our partnerships with Lancaster 's community agencies and organizations and welcome you to learn more about our programs, students, and resources… more |
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