Students, Faculty/Staff and Alumni:
The SUNY New Paltz Career Resource Center is committed to providing students and alumni with volunteer and service learning opportunities.
- You can participate in one time, short term or ongoing projects with community based organizations.
- Individual and groups of students can assist with projects.
- Examples include but are not limited to tutoring, mentoring, clerical work, mailing, fundraising or special events.
Volunteering
Get involved... Volunteer!! Volunteering to build a better future is a noble experience. A volunteer works without payment or compensation for services because they choose to do so. Many serve at non-profit organizations -- but a significant number also serve less formally, either individually or as part of a group. Many organizations have a continual need for volunteers. Others offer one time events and still others promote annually reoccurring projects. Through your volunteer efforts you choose to make the world a better place for all by giving your time.
Service Learning
Knowledge, time, and the energy of people are a powerful resource in our community. Service Learning is a teaching/ learning strategy that links learning in the classroom to activities throughout New Paltz and the surrounding communities. With service learning, your academic coursework will provide a structured opportunity for your talents to address real-life community needs. The integration of community needs into an academic setting improves student learning and fosters civic involvement.
Volunteering and Service Learning are fulfilling experiences. They are practical too! Here's what you can gain:
- Practical Experience
- Teamwork
- Computer Skill Enhancement
- Improve Communication skills
- Problem Solving Experience
- Chance to Network
- Intrinsic Rewards
- Public Speaking
Volunteer and Service Learning opportunities are posted through Volunteer Connection. If you have questions, contact the Career Resource Center.
» Access Volunteer Connection to view volunteer and service learning postings
You may also log into my.newpaltz.edu and follow the Volunteer Connection link in the Employment Resources channel located on the Student Service tab.
