Community Involvement
Community partnerships provide the foundation on which service is provided. The Service-Learning Initiative is committed to the creation of partnerships between Ohio State and the community that benefit community residents and build capacity of community agencies and schools to achieve their mission.
Partnering Resources
- Evaluating Collaboratives: Reaching the Potential. University of Wisconsin-Extension, 1998. http://learningstore.uwex.edu/pdf/G3658-8.pdf
- Principles of Good Community-Campus Partnerships. Adopted by the Community-Campus Partnerships for Health board of directors, October 1998. http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/principles.html#principles
- Service-Learning Contract Templates
Working with Volunteers
The Service-Learning Initiative helps community agencies with the recruitment of Ohio State volunteers using Community Connection. The Community Connection database allows you to:
- Identify volunteer needs and projects
- Direct students to sign up for service projects assigned in class
- Track student volunteer sign-up and hours
- Recruit students for further volunteer opportunities
Sample Policies for Public School Volunteers
Standards of Behavior for Volunteers Working in Public Schools (PDF, 228KB)
Outlines expectations for volunteers working in schools.
P-12 Project Guidelines for Public School Volunteer Program Coordinators (PDF, 228KB)
Outlines responsibilities for volunteer coordinators at schools.
P-12 Project Policy with Respect to Volunteers in the Public Schools (PDF, 228KB)
Specifies expectations for schools and volunteers in the schools.
Training Materials
- Teacher Guide for Volunteers in the Classroom
- Youth Connection (preparing to work with children and teens)
- A Guide to Tutoring: Literacy (intended for new and veteran literacy tutors)
Learning and Networking
The Service-Learning Initiative offers workshops and lectures where community members can learn more about service-learning and meet potential partners. Check the News and Events page for details on these and other opportunities.
The Resources page lists sources of more information on service-learning.
