APP-191SS Serving Society
Outside of a service-oriented internship, students have the option of fulfilling the Compassionate Action area of the GE requirement another way.
A Note to Volunteer Organization Supervisors
We're thankful for your participation in offering volunteer opportunities for Westmont students. As part of our Applied Learning Agreement Form (ALAF), you will need to review and approve the Volunteer Supervisor Agreement on behalf of your organization. This form will also be available to review when you receive an email from Westmont College once your student worker(s) has launched the ALAF.
A Note to Westmont Students
By enrolling in APP-191SS -Serving Society for zero credits in advance of or at the beginning of the term, a student elects to log a minimum of 12 hours of community service over the course of the semester. Options for service vary widely. Participating organizations (aka "Community Partners") may post opportunities on Handshake. APP-191SS requires some reading and written reflection. The student's hours are documented and his or her work is evaluated by the site supervisor. Fulfilling your Serving Society requirement should NOT be construed as completing an internship. Students are strongly encouraged to complete one or more internships prior to graduation. Course requirements include but may not be limited to the following:
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Meet with Angela D'Amour (adamour@westmont.edu) for orientation during the first week of classes. Syllabus
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Complete the Preliminary Response sheet.
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Complete the online ALAF by the due date. (The ALAF is not considered complete unless it is approved by a worksite supervisor and Westmont's service coordinator.)
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Serve a minimum of twelve hours over the course of the semester at an approved site. Six hours of service must be completed by midterm.
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Complete the assigned reading.
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Write a Serving Society paper based on the reading assignment.
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Meet with the Service Coordinator at mid-to-late term to discuss the Serving Society paper.
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Supervisor submits evaluation and documents service hours.
For more information contact
Angela D'Amour, Director of Campus Life
adamour@westmont.edu