Community Service Committee
Finding quality service projects can be difficult and requires extensive amounts of research. In order to make service projects as impactful, substantive and relevant, SWSA needs people to help plan and research an idea or event before we present it to the student body. We want the students who participate in SWSA service projects to walk away with meaningful experience.
Committee Lead(s):
Contact:
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Description:
Finding quality service projects can be difficult and requires extensive amounts of research. In order to make service projects as impactful, substantive and relevant, SWSA needs people to help plan and research an idea or event before we present it to the student body. We want the students who participate in SWSA service projects to walk away with meaningful experience.
Committee Lead(s):
Contact:
Time and Location:
Description:
- Community Service Committee will organize unique, interactive, and fun service opportunities for students in the CSUSB/MSW Program.
- Community service opportunities can include, but are not limited to, charitable drives, volunteering at shelters, and raising money for specific causes.
- Community service committee will collaborate with local service organizations to find opportunities that can enhancing the CSUSB/MSW learning experience.
The President's Volunteer Service Award
Hours are measured over a 12-month period and awards are designated based on cumulative hours. Levels include bronze, silver, gold and the highest honor, the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for those who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime.**
**Groups constitute two or more people, with each member contributing at least 25 hours toward the total Click here for application form and volunteer tracking sheet. Don't forget to list SWSA as the CSUSB Organization! For more information about this Service Award, please visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov |
"The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) sets you apart from your peers. It is a tremendous honor. Even though you may not seek recognition, your example can deliver a powerful message that encourages others to take action.
Along with the ultimate honor of presidential recognition, recipients will receive a personalized certificate, an official pin, medallion or coin and a congratulatory letter from the president of the United States" |
How Are Service Projects Determined ?
SWSA searches year-round to find service projects that:
Finding these qualities in a service project can be difficult and may require extensive amounts of research. To make all service projects as impactful, substantive and as relevant as possible, we take our time planning and researching before presenting an idea or event to the student body. You are more then welcome to share a possibility with us, or join a committee and plan with us. We want all students to be a part of the SWSA service projects and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we organize to make meaningful and fulfilling experiences!
- have the ability to impact local citizens or marginalized groups
- are new or not too frequently repeated
- appropriate to the number of participants we have for a given event
- can be planned, organized and carried out in a timely manner
- are fun, use existing skills, encourage and motivate us and others!
Finding these qualities in a service project can be difficult and may require extensive amounts of research. To make all service projects as impactful, substantive and as relevant as possible, we take our time planning and researching before presenting an idea or event to the student body. You are more then welcome to share a possibility with us, or join a committee and plan with us. We want all students to be a part of the SWSA service projects and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we organize to make meaningful and fulfilling experiences!