Student Opportunities
"Tell me and I'll forget; Show me and I may remember; Involve me and I'll learn." — Benjamin Franklin
If you are interested in using your skills, talents and knowledge in order to effect social change, then the Office of Service Learning and Community Action is the place for you! SLCA provides resources, information, and guidance to help you identify community sites that capture your interest, advance your learning and further develop your social awareness and responsibility.
The opportunities for getting involved in service are many and varied, including: local, national and international volunteer opportunities, service learning classes, community service work-study, co-curricular service, and much more.
act leaders
A one non-tuition credit course. Students volunteer 2 hours per week and attend workshops on the intersections of service, politics, and advocacy.co-curricular service
Co-Curricular Service refers to service that is related to but not directly linked to curricular activities. The SLCA office strives to incorporate a learning component or relation to Emerson’s majors into all service opportunities in some way, and therefore thinks of service with a student group, athletic team, or residence hall as co-curricular. Also included in this section are education /awareness-raising events, leadership development events, and one-time service through our office. Don’t be fooled, co-curricular programs are some of our most exciting and fun events!
community service work study
Work for a nonprofit and receive your work study award. Only applies to those who have qualified for work study. If you are not sure of your status, check with Student Financial Services.individual volunteer opportunities
Community organizations post here when they are specifically looking to recruit Emerson students as volunteers and for special projects.service learning courses
Service Learning refers to courses that include a service component as part of the curriculum. See examples of past courses and what courses are being taught currently.resources for students
A list of resources including information on organizing group service, reflection activities, scholarship and funding information, volunteer opportunities by major, and more.
To keep up to date on service learning and service opportunities, read our Community Connections Newsletters!
