Repost: Spring 2022 Service with the 096 Practicum

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:47:17 -0500

Looking for opportunities to get involved in volunteer service this semester? The Shriver Center has over 60 opportunities to get involved in semester-long service. The original post is here, and more information may be found on The Shriver Center website.

Curious about ways you can get more involved and connect your academic interests to real life experiences? Consider enrolling the in the 096 Community Service and Learning Practicum, which provides the opportunity for students to engage in weekly service and reflection with one of our 60+ on and off campus partners.

The featured sites below are currently accepting and on boarding new service-learners.
Food Security
Site: Access Art @ Morell Park Elementary
Details & Time: Service-learners will help Access Art Community staff set up, distribute food and clean up for the weekly Health and Food Market which serves the Morrell Park community residents to help combat food insecurity in the neighborhood. Thursdays, 2:30pm-5:30pm (transpiration provided)
Contact Eloise Grose, elgrose1@umbc.edu for more information
International Education
Site: Soccer Without Borders
Details & Time: Tutor middle school youth who are newcomers (refugee, asylee, and immigrant) through providing programming that combines soccer with academic support after school. Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 3pm-6pm (transportation provided on Tuesdays)
Contact Kasey Venn, kaseven1@umbc.edu for more information
Education
Site: Reading Partners
Details & Time: Reading Partners coordinates opportunities for volunteers to tutor an elementary school student one-on-one to strengthen their reading abilities using a structured and easy-to-follow curriculum. Reading Partners is connected with numerous Baltimore City elementary schools, several with close proximity to UMBC. Pick one or two hours a week between 8am-2pm (virtual)
Contact Kasey Venn, kasven1@umbc.edu for more information
STEM Education
Site: Digital Harbor Foundation
Details & Time: Assisting direct services to youth in an after school makerspace setting. Topics include: 3D printing, Coding, Circuits, CAD, Textiles. In addition to direct services coach assistants will also aid in lab management and content creation. Monday-Thursday 3pm-6pm
Contact Eloise Grose, elgrose1@umbc.edu for more information.

Full spring service chart.