Cape Fear Community College

Participation Requirements & Expectations (updated March 2013)

Get connected to the world around you! Engage in helping people in our community. The first step in participating in a service learning project is to check our Community Partner Organization List to learn about local organizations that rely on service volunteers. Try to choose a community partner organization that will provide you real-world connections relative to the course you are taking concurrently. This list is also valuable for any student in a club or outside organization looking for a volunteer opportunity.

ONLINE: Complete the online Service Learning Information page before you begin any work hours for your project. Use the online work hours report to keep track of your work hours and duties. Note: The online form still requires a one-page agreement from the student, community partner organization contact, and instructor. It must be printed and turned in before commencing service learning hours.

ON PAPER: If you do not have internet access to complete forms and keep track of work hours, use the the paper form of the Service Learning Agreement (which includes a signature page). Please be sure to turn it in to your instructor before you begin any work hours for your project.

Follow the Student Expectations and remember that the agency where you are volunteering is counting on you. Some organizations will require a training take place before the volunteer hours officially begin.

Keep track of your work hours. The paper form of the Work Hours Report is available to keep track of your work hours and duties.

A true service learning experience helps you to better understand ideas, theories, and skills that you learn in your class. Our sample Reflection Questions may help you to begin thinking critically about connections between your volunteer service and your course work.

Have your site supervisor complete your Student Evaluation. Then, tell us how we can improve by filling out the Student Feedback Survey!