Service Opportunities

Over 800 students from East Tennessee State University have benefited from the "real life" experiences of Service-Learning by contributing their time, talent, and skills to over 100 northeast Tennessee agencies in a meaningful way. While critical community concerns and needs are being met, student involvement in course-relevant service provides students with opportunities to:

· Gain job and life experiences
· Explore majors and careers
· Put studies into real-life   context
· Improve citizenship,
  self-awareness, and critical   thinking skills
· Strengthen resume/
  employability
· Improve self-esteem
· Clarify personal values and   professional goals
· Enhance ethical/moral development
· Become an instrument for change

Leadership Opportunities:

Service is a great way to become more involved and gain from real life experiences. Part of becoming a leader means getting involved in your community. Service-Learning courses offer several opportunities for leadership growth:

· Networking with community leaders
· Being a Role Model/Mentor
· Development and Use of Communication Skills
· Understanding Citizenship

Service Areas:

Tutoring
Literacy/ESL
Mentoring
Drug Prevention
Senior Services
Mental Health
Crisis Care
Environmental
Homelessness
Rural Health
Health Education
At-Risk-Youth
Corrections
Domestic Shelters
Justice
Family Services
Nutrition
Community Gardens
Food Bank
Animal Shelter
Historical Sites
National Parks
Arts Programs
Youth Leadership
National Days of Service
Education
AND MANY MORE...

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead