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Curious about ways you can get more involved and connect your academic interests to real life experiences? Consider enrolling the in the 096 Community Service and Learning Practicum, which provides the opportunity for students to engage in weekly service and reflection with one of our 60+ on and off campus partners.
The featured sites below are currently accepting and on boarding new service-learners. Food Security Site: Access Art @ Morell Park Elementary Details & Time: Service-learners will help Access Art Community staff set up, distribute food and clean up for the weekly Health and Food Market which serves the Morrell Park community residents to help combat food insecurity in the neighborhood. Thursdays, 2:30pm-5:30pm (transpiration provided) ContactEloise Grose, elgrose1@umbc.edu for more information International Education Site: Soccer Without Borders Details & Time: Tutor middle school youth who are newcomers (refugee, asylee, and immigrant) through providing programming that combines soccer with academic support after school. Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 3pm-6pm (transportation provided on Tuesdays) Contact Kasey Venn, kaseven1@umbc.edu for more information Education Site: Reading Partners Details & Time: Reading Partners coordinates opportunities for volunteers to tutor an elementary school student one-on-one to strengthen their reading abilities using a structured and easy-to-follow curriculum. Reading Partners is connected with numerous Baltimore City elementary schools, several with close proximity to UMBC. Pick one or two hours a week between 8am-2pm (virtual) Contact Kasey Venn, kasven1@umbc.edu for more information STEM Education Site: Digital Harbor Foundation Details & Time: Assisting direct services to youth in an after school makerspace setting. Topics include: 3D printing, Coding, Circuits, CAD, Textiles. In addition to direct services coach assistants will also aid in lab management and content creation. Monday-Thursday 3pm-6pm Contact Eloise Grose, elgrose1@umbc.edu for more information.
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