Freshman Focus Service Opportunities
Western New England College students give back not only to the college community but also the Springfield community. The Volunteer Connections Center helps identify Western New England College students for community programs that need volunteers. Students can make a one day commitment or make commitment for the entire semester.
OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteerism is more than giving of one's time and talent. It is embedded in the educational process as learning beyond the classroom. The First Year Program seeks to encourage each first year student to complete at least one service opportunity during the course of the first year. Students have the unique opportunity to volunteer their time, perhaps in one of Springfield's city schools minutes from our campus or perhaps during such events as Make A Difference Weekend. Whether it be a weekly, monthly or occasional commitment, first year students can choose to serve as a mentor or enrichment volunteer, design school beautification projects, read to a student, or help students to create a class play or science fair. Students may also choose to volunteer for a community agency for the homeless or participate in Habitat for Humanity. Information and access to services can be obtained through the Volunteer Connections Center located on the second floor of the Campus Center.
A Community Service Fair will take place outdoors by the Campus Center Gazebo on Wednesday, September 9th from Noon-2:00p.m.