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Leaders
in Service
Program Description
The
Leaders in Service Program brings
together two distinct
groups of student
leaders working to
encourage community involvement at Macalester. Site Based
Coordinators are volunteers who
coordinate on-going opportunities
for
students
at specific community sites, while Issue
Based Organizers work to
educate the
campus about social issues and support Program Coordinators in their
efforts. The
20+ participating students come together throughout the school year for
training, networking, and reflection on community engagement,
leadership and
social change issues. Leaders in Service form a vital bridge between
the
Macalester community and local agencies and organizations in the Twin
Cities.
Students
participating in the Leaders
in Service program
gain skills in organizing, managing group dynamics, creative
problem-solving, and developing relationships with diverse groups of
people. Student leaders often continue working in the areas they have
volunteered in after graduation, sometimes finding employment as a
direct result of their work with the community.
SITE BASED COORDINATORS (Volunteer Leadership Positions)
Role
Coordinate volunteer recruitment, logistics, and reflection
opportunities for a specific site.
Time
Commitment
3-4 hours per week, including personal volunteer time at the
site.
ISSUE BASED ORGANIZERS (paid student employment staff)
Role
Plan and coordinate campus events around specific issue
areas, work with community partners to organize volunteer
opportunities, and
assist in the volunteer management efforts of the program coordinators.
Time Commitment
8-12 hrs per week, depending on financial aid award.
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES:
•
Participate in Fall & Winter training
retreats and
on-going
monthly training
• Receive support from the Civic Engagement Center and
Student Activities staff for community
engagement
and social awareness
activities
• Gain knowledge about nonprofits, the Twin Cities
community, and social issues
• Gain skills in volunteer management, event planning, and
group dynamics
• Take advantage of exciting opportunities to develop new
campus-community relationships or on-campus programming.
Issue Based Organizers
Openings
Issue Based Organizers descriptions and openings
Apply on Student Employee website
Site Based Coordinator
Positions (accepted on
an ongoing basis)
Program Coordinator position descriptions
Program Coordinator application (Word
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