Semester of Service
What is Semester of Service?
Semester of Service is a semester long program that allows students to develop leadership skills through volunteer service. The Semester of Service (SOS) program is committed to providing the best in hands on experiential learning for our students and the community. Participants will commit 3 to 5 hours a week engaged in the following activities: Volunteer Service, Leadership Coaching, and Reflection.
Mentor with the YMCA Young Achievers Program
Young Achievers is a collaboration of the YMCA of Greensboro, Center for Creative Leadership, and UNC-G, focused primarily on Greensboro high school students. As a Semester of Service volunteer you will coach the young achievers to envision a more positive future. SOS students provide mentorship on community building, leadership, and making the transition into college. If you would like to register to be a mentor at the YMCA, visit https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/uncg.edu/viewform?formkey=dE4wbGk0dTBOQXQxR3FTcXFRbFJhRHc6MA
Greensboro Children's Museum
The museum features a variety of exhibits that stimulate creative and rich play experiences. As a Semester of Service student, you will facilitate interactive play, touch and exploration exhibits for children 0-10 years. There are four capacities in which an SOS member can participate with GCM: three internship positions and a personal volunteer position. The internships are more structured, while the personal volunteer position is mor flexible. Please read the decriptions:
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Exhibit Intern: This intern will have in-depth knowledge and manage the components of the exhibit. Communicate with visitors and use an inquire based approach with children.
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Program Intern (mornings Only): This intern works closely with education staff to implement programs (Explore-A-Tours) for school groups (Grades 1-4) and communicates with visitors including children, families, and school groups.
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Creation Station Intern (Artist Studio): This intern Coordinates and organizes hands-on, open ended activities that support the four processes (cutting, molding, assembly, and deforming), as well as manages the creation station (set up, supplies, etc.).
If you are interested in one of the three previous intern opportunities, please contact Kendra Hammond at kahammon@uncg.edu to set up an interview.
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Personal Volunteer: This type of interaction is more flexible and helps with special projects as a "hands on" type assistant. If you would like to register now, please click the following link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/uncg.edu/viewform?formkey=dDhYWW1Ubko5cDg5c2JwOWc0Q3lGMmc6MA..&AuthEventSource=SSO. Once you have filled out your registry, you will receive a follow up e-mail with additional information.
If you have any current questions or concerns, contact Keira Wilson at klwilso4@uncg.eduor Kendra Hammond at kahammon@uncg.edu.