Criteria for Posting Positions

To list with us, agencies must meet the following criteria:

• Central Oregon non-profit or public agency, serving community or environmental needs (or for-profit agency, such as a hospital, whose purpose is serving a social need).
• Provide service opportunities that fit with students’ learning objectives
• Provide assignments (one-time or weekly basis) that can be completed within one quarter (up to 10 weeks), with the possibility of continuation beyond the term
• Have risk-management procedures in place for injury prevention and liability reduction
• Screen volunteers as needed

The contact person, volunteer manager, or supervisor will:

• Respond quickly to student inquiries and let them know quickly whether they are needed
• Place students in service opportunities that connect their educational goals with agency/client needs
• Ensure that students are properly trained and supervised
• Record student hours
• Communicate with students and/or their teachers on an ongoing basis, particularly with regards to students’ problems and successes
• Assist students to connect their service experience with their learning goals

Disclaimer: We do not screen service-learning students. You are not obligated to take on a student who you think does not fit the needs and/or standards of your agency.

To list a position on our Volunteer Opportunities List, please Contact Us or fill out the Service-Learning Opportunity Questionnaire.

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