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Service-Learning Resources

EXPERIENCE SERVICE & LEARNING

Gain valuable experience through service.

By participating in a service-learning course, gain valuable knowledge and life skills while giving back to the local community. Our students serve in a variety of placements tailored to their academic goals and personal interests. 

Explore available service-learning courses at West Virginia University. 

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Service-Learning

What is Service-Learning?

A teaching and learning strategy by which students learn through functional and structured community service tied to specific learning outcomes and integrated through reflection.

Example of a Service-Learning Course

A Strategic Communications course pairs students with local nonprofit organizations to develop press releases as they learn and practice these skills throughout the semester. The students have an opportunity to see their work utilized to impact a local cause, get real feedback from a ‘client’ and have an opportunity to practice what they are learning in the classroom while reflecting and getting feedback from their professor. 

  • Melissa Calabrese, Director of Energy Express, Academic Community Engagement Coordinator, WVU CCE 

Resources for Your Service-Learning Course:

User Group Hour Tracking Guide

Trying to log hours for your User Group / Service-Learning Course? Visit this page to view a step-by-step instruction on how to track your hours correctly!

View the Tutorial: User Group Hour Tracking Guide

Signing Up for a Volunteer Need on iServe

Looking for something to do? Not sure how to sign up for something you've found? We have you covered with this guide on how to sign up for a volunteer need.

View the Tutorial: Signing Up for a Volunteer Need on iServe

Joining Your iServe User Group

If you're in a service-learning course and have required service hours needing tracked, you likely need them attached to a User Group! What is a User Group, how do you join, and then what?

View the Tutorial: Joining Your iServe User Group

Using CauseConnect: iServe's Mobile App

iServe has a mobile app! CauseConnect is your one-stop-shop for volunteering on the go. Read here to learn how to use the application.

View the Tutorial: Using CauseConnect: iServe's Mobile App

My Volunteer Resume

Did you know iServe records all services you've ever recorded and puts it into a downloadable resume pdf? This is incredibly helpful for applications and future goals!

View the Tutorial: My Volunteer Resume

Site Supervisor Guide - Verifying Student Hours

Are you a site supervisor needing to approve hours, or a student helping your supervisor approve them? This is for you: Read how to approve hours as an iServe organizational manager.

View the Tutorial: Site Supervisor Guide - Verifying Student Hours

Need assistance navigating a service-learning course or using iServe? Connect with the CCE Team! Connect with Our Team

Get Connected with Service-Based Student Organizations

There are over 70 student organizations at WVU that incorporate service into their mission! Check out the full list on WVUEngage by following this link.

Find Your Connection: Get Connected with Service-Based Student Organizations

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