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Get Involved with Fall Weekly Service!
Weekly service ten-week commitment during the semester and works with your schedule!
Weekly service registration CLOSES TOMORROW, Sept. 13 at 5pm!
Weekly service is a great way to get involved, meet new people and make a difference! Students tell us it is often the highlight of their week! Engage in a wide range of activities serving children, youth, senior citizens, people experiencing homelessness, refugees, people with disabilities, and more.
There are service opportunities almost every day of the week!
Explore a variety of available opportunities HERE, on GivePulse.
Some opportunities require a background check, so make sure to check the requirements and sign up for the appropriate activities! Also, make sure to sign up for a Pre-Service Workshop!
Weekly service begins Saturday, September 17!
Still have questions? Stop by the CSSA Office, AD-32, on the ground floor of the Administration Building across from Saxbys, email service@jcu.edu.
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Pre-Service Workshops!
All JCU student who are signed up for a service-learning placement or weekly service opportunity are required to attend a Pre-Service Workshop (PSW).
Pre-Service Workshops will take place in person and provide detailed information about your service placement for the semester. Important details and logistics will be covered to help you get the most out of the experience and feel confident to get involved.
If you have not yet signed up for a PSW and are in a service placement, please sign up:
-Tuesday, September 13 (3:30-4:30pm) in Jardine: here
-Wednesday, September 14 (2:00-3:00pm) in Jardine: here
-Thursday, September 15 (12:30-1:30pm) in Jardine: here
Please reach out with any questions! Remember, this is a mandatory training.
Still have questions? Stop by the CSSA Office, AD-32, on the ground floor of the Administration Building across from Saxbys, email service@jcu.edu.
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Carroll Calculates tutors work one-on-one or in small groups with 5th grade students at Gearity Elementary School on mathematics skills. Tutors will be supervised by a Gearity employee and work with students in math remediation. Tutors are responsible for helping students process new information and refine their existing skills while providing them with positive encouragement.
**Only sign up if you have a positive attitude toward mathematics.
Mondays from 9:45-10:40am: Here
Tuesdays from 9:45-10:40am: Here
Wednesdays from 9:45-10:40am: Here
Fridays from 9:45-10:40am: Here
Carroll Calculates requires a background check, so make sure to sign up for a 15-minute on Wednesday 9/14, here! Also, make sure to sign up for a Pre-Service Workshop!
Sign up and find "Carroll Calculates" HERE, on GivePulse.
Weekly service at Gearity begins the week of September 18!
Still have questions? Stop by the CSSA Office, AD-32, on the ground floor of the Administration Building across from Saxbys, email service@jcu.edu.
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One spot remaining to be a Carroll Reads Tutor this Fall!
Carroll Reads is a federally-funded tutoring program aimed at helping children in elementary grades develop reading skills. If you are looking for a paid federal work-study position, this is a great opportunity to work with children in the community. Tutors are paid $11.00 per hour for tutoring twice/week, approximately 5 hours per week.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting one-on-one tutoring sessions with students using educator-provided materials.
- Building rapport and cultivating enthusiasm with the children.
- Assisting children in developing their reading and writing skills to reach grade-level expectations.
- Weekly documenting and reviewing student data with the Carroll Reads Site Coordinators to gauge the effectiveness of interventions.
- Regularly checking in with Carroll Reads Coordinators and Student Liaisons for continued training and assistance in tutoring.
- Committing to tutoring two days per week, for ten weeks, over the course of the semester.
Fill out an application for Fall 2022 here
JCU students must be eligible for Federal Work-Study to apply.
Apply Now before spots run out!
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The Technology and Digital Literacy Intern will help train, educate and provide direct technical assistance to the Fatima Center Staff, youth and seniors in their programs.
The intern will serve as a technology resource in training seniors and Fatima Staff in the use of computers, software platforms, and social media uses. They will deepen the engagement and confidence of youth, seniors and staff in using technology for essential tasks and functions.
The intern will report to Ms. LaJean Ray, Director of the Fatima Family Center. The intern will be hired for the fall semester, with possibility for renewal in spring depending on performance.
Requirements and desired skills
- Proficient in the use of computers
- Exceptional customer service skills and patience
- Ability to explain and teach concepts in clear and simple terms
- Highly dependable and proficient in troubleshooting and problem-solving
Schedule
- 15 hours/week; scheduled during the hours of 9:00 am-6:00 pm Monday through Friday
- Work is to be performed in person at the Fatima Family Center, 6600 Lexington, Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
- Pay rate is $11/hr
Interested? Check out the official job posting and application on Handshake!
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Join the JCU Team for the Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival
Are you interested in seeing Cleveland by boat and enjoy team sports?
Sign up for the Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival to take place this Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Black River in Riverside Park in Lorain, Ohio!
Transportation is provided and registration is free. The JCU vans will depart at 7:30am and will return by 3:30pm.
More information will follow after you have signed up.
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Get Connected! Stay Informed!
Follow us on social media to get the latest news from CSSA, learn about upcoming opportunities, find ways to stay connected and engaged, read posts by featured students, and learn about all of the great things happening in the Center for Service-Learning and Social Action! We post frequent updates daily, so be sure to stay tuned in!
Connect with us NOW to join the fun!
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Dr. Katherine Feely, SND, Ed.D | Director | kfeely@jcu.edu | 216.397.1966
Blake Yoho | Asst. Dir. Data and Communications | byoho@jcu.edu | 216.397.2024
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JCU Center for Service-Learning and Social Action
Administration Building | AD-32
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