SPRING 2013

Service-Learning Orientation

Thank you for choosing to serve!

•A SEMESTER LONG COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT FOR COURSE CREDIT.

•STUDENTS ENGAGE IN HANDS-ON SERVICE ACTIVITIES AT LOCAL PARTNERING AGENCIES

•APPLY COURSE MATERIAL TO ADDRESS REAL

COMMUNITY ISSUES.

•REFLECT ON SERVICE EXPERIENCES.

Service-Learning:

•SERVE 15 HOURS

•BCC’S COMMUNITY PARTNERS

•COMPLETE COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

• SUBMIT REQUIRED PAPERWORK

Commitments:

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• LEARN NEW THINGS

• ACADEMIC, PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS

Benefits:

Commitment = 15 hours of service

Preparation = on time & on task

Professionalism = positive attitude attendance &

organization

Integrity = confidentiality & privacy

Absentee Policy = 24 hr notice

Dress code = clean and conservative

Expectations:

Examples of appropriate dress:

What NOT to wear!

1. Once BCC CORI and your site CORI clears, SL Office will notify you (phone and/or email) and give you contact info for your Service-Learning Site Supervisor.

2. You set up a meeting with your site supervisor and present your learning goals from Project Agreement

1. Discuss project tasks 2. Set up weekly schedule. 3. Ask for signature on Project Agreement and FWS Work Authorization.

3. Due by March 4th at SL Office with all signatures. No exceptions.

(Note: Some sites require an interview. )

How and When Do I Get Started?

P R E S E N T E D BY:A M A N D A S C H U L E R , M A C C A M E R I C O R P S * V I S TA

& P I TT S F I E L D S C H O O L T E A C H E R S

SATURDAY, FEB. 1610AM-12:30PM

TUESDAY, FEB. 194PM-6:30PM

L O C AT I O N: B C C C A F E T E R I A – R O O M G - 1 0( L I G H T M E A L S P R O V I D E D )

* R E Q U I R E D F O R A L L T U T O R S & M E N T O R S

For All Public School Tutor/Mentors Training Dates

1. FILL OUT LOG OF SERVICE HOURS• SUPERVISOR SIGNS

2 . FILL OUT TIMESHEET FOR SERVICE-STIPEND• SUPERVISOR SIGNS & FAXES

- DUE WEEKLY TO FIN AID

Every Day You Visit Service Site:

• TURN IN LOG OF SERVICE HOURS TO SL OFFICE

• STUDENT FEEDBACK - SURVEY

• ATTEND SERVICE-LEARNING RECOGNITION LUNCHEON!

• FYI: RECEIVE PERFORMANCE REVIEW BY SITE SUPERVISOR

At the End of Your Service:

1. GO TO - SERVICE-LEARNING BLOGHTTP://BLOGS.BERKSHIRECC.EDU/SERVICELEARNING/

1. Select your course subject page on the right-hand side

2. Research & choose 2 service sites – (from course list)

3. Click on “Sign up here!” & fill out form

How To Sign Up for Your Service Site:

1. CORI – REQUIRED1. Form & ID

2. SERVICE STIPEND - FINANCIAL AID

1. Paperwork & ID2. Rules3. Weekly timesheets

CORI & Financial Aid:

•CORI AUTHORIZED STAFF

•DEB COTE – DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

•MARY MARTIN – CORI ADMINISTRATOR•DONNA CONNORS – CORI CLERK

•LOCATION: STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER •(OFF STUDENT LOUNGE)

CORI: BCC Procedures

You may need to do a second CORI at the site you are matched with.

If this is the case, the SL Office will contact you with instructions on who to see and where to go for site CORI

*ALL STUDENTS WORKING IN SCHOOLS MUST DO CORI AT THE SCHOOL.

CORI at Service Sites

FINANCIAL AID/WORK STUDY STAFF

DEIRDRE BAIRSTOW-ALLEN

COORDINATOR OF FINANCIAL AID & WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS

Financial Aid: Procedures

Steps to a successful Service-Learning Work-Study experience:

1. Maintain a minimum credit load of 6 credits. 2. Complete all required work-study paperwork. 3. Do not do Service Learning during BCC class time! 4. Complete time sheets accurately, including breaks. 5. Submit time sheets weekly. 6. Stay within your allotted award.

Present yourself & BCC well!!