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COMMUNITY MSC 1011 568-6366 www.jmu.edu/cslStudent Success Center 2100

SERVICE-LEARNING

1Main Functions of CS-L:Academic-Based Service-Learning:Classes, Individuals, OrganizationsFederal Work Study Program:Off-Campus (Community-Based)Alternative Break Program:Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring, May, Weekend

Service-Learning is:A real-world experience in the community, out of the JMU BubbleOrganized volunteering with reflection to help you apply what you are learning in classWork that benefits you AND nonprofit agencies in the Harrisonburg Community

Service areasAging & Health Services (Chandler)Community Wellness & Environment Services (Becky)Disability Services (Tori)Early & Elementary Education Services (Megan)Exceptional Education Services (Hannah)Hunger & Housing Services (Chinenye)Youth Empowerment Services (Kelley)

Academic-Based Service Coordinators visit classes to:Inform students about opportunities available through the CS-L office

Discuss the purpose behind their service

Help students sign up for a service placement in the Harrisonburg community

Federal Work Study Community Based & America Reads

The Federal Work Study (FWS) TeamRich Harris, Director

Walt Ghant, Associate Director

Debbie Fox, Administrative Assistant

Student FWS Administrative Assistants:Lauren McParland & Kiersten Schierenbeck

What is Federal Work Study?Work-Study is a need-based Federal subsidy program and part of the financial aid package

It offers students the opportunity to earn money through part-time employment to help defray educational costs

Employment positions in the program should help students gain experience in a field related to their course of study

Students gain valuable work experience, potentially reduce student loans and family contribution

How does FWS work?Eligible students are awarded a given amount of funding for the academic yearJobs are highly competitive; students are selected on a first-come, first-served basisFWS jobs are REAL jobs with duties and responsibilities just like a part-time position

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Alternative Break Program (ABP)

10Alternative Break Program MissionThe mission of ABP is to prepare the JMU community to be educated and enlightened citizens committed to positive social change by providing reflective experiential opportunities with diverse community partners

11 What is ABP?Opportunities to serve throughout the community, country, and world during Weekend, Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring, and May breaksWe perform direct service with non-profit organizations that address poverty, education reform, refugee resettlement, the environment, homelessness, health, community wellness, and more!

12 Alternative Break PhilosophyStrong Direct Service, Orientation, Education, Training, ReflectionReorientation, Diversity, Alcohol and Drug-Free, Simple Living

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The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.Mahatma Gandhi