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Honors College Service Learning Program
The Honors College Service Learning Program aims to assist students in seeking intellectual excellence and leadership by providing opportunities for students that go beyond the typical college experience. Here you will find community building opportunities for you to join with other members of the Honors College as well as a variety of other volunteer activities through local service organizations.
The Honors College Service Learning Program also provides the student with the opportunity to fulfill their Honors College project requirement. The Service Learning Project is based on a student's interest and current research about social issues. Students are required to participate in a service-learning activity for a minimum of 45 hours per term. Service Learning includes working with a designated agency, integrating service into a student academic studies, outreach programs that engage students and the community in common, hands-on-action, policy research, or community problem solving. A journal and formal paper with a research focus are required. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 units.
Service Learning Opportunities at Frances Wood Alternative High School and Carver Vocational-Technical High School
Tutors
Frances Wood Alternative High School and Carver Vocational-Technical High School have opportunities for Towson students to work as tutors assisting students who are preparing for their High School Assessment (HSA). The schools need tutors for subjects including algebra, biology, English and government. Tutors will be matched up with an instructor for their chosen subject area and would have guidance as to what is being taught and where help is needed. These positions are paid at a rate of $15.00 per hour.
Students are encouraged to forward their information including their name, email address, phone, major and year in school to gdavis@towson.edu by March 5, 2008. Information received by March 5 will get first priority.
Service Learning Opportunities at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Academic Homework Help
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School needs volunteers to provide homework assistance for students in a subject during near the end of the day. Subjects being taught to 9th grade students are English, Algebra, Physical Science, World History, Scripture and Life Experiences (Body, Mind and Spirit) and Studio Art. Volunteers must learn teachers' expectations. At least 30 volunteers are needed each day. Volunteers can commit to one or more days per week. Time: 3:30 - 4:15 daily (M-F) beginning August 27.
Athletic Assistance
The Athletic Director could use assistance in scheduling, planning, and implementing the first ever sports program at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School! Volunteers could work any time with possible meeting with athletic director arranged at mutually acceptable times. In fall, the soccer program needs assistant coaches and managers to assist daily (M-F) 4:15-5:15pm. In the spring, volunteers will be needed to serve as assistant coaches and managers for girls' softball, baseball, and boys' lacrosse (M-F) 4;15-5:15.
Extended Day Recreational Activity Supervision
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School needs volunteers to supervise 9th grade students whose parents or guardians may not be able to pick them up until 6:00pm. This opportunity involves taking out and putting away games, such as cards, chess, ping-pong. Times: 5:10-6:00 daily (M-F) beginning August 27. Volunteers could take charge on one or more days each week.
Please contact the Honors College for additional information on any of the volunteer positions at 410-704-4677 or honors@towson.edu.
The Honors College
Stephens Hall, Room 302
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-4677
Fax: 410-704-4916
E-mail: honors@towson.edu
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