Yavapai College’s Center for
Community and Civic Engagement
Here at the center, we look to engage our students, faculty, and fellow community members in areas of:
Citizenship • Volunteerism • Service Learning
Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.
Life isn’t about getting and having, it’s about giving and being.
Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions
Project Gallery
Boxed Gardens Project
Farmer’s Market Project
Friends of the Verde River Greenway Documentary Project
IMBA: Trail Building Project
Pen Pal Project
Senior Interview Project
Senior Smart Phone Project
Horticulture Project- Chino
WHAT IS SERVICE LEARNING?
Support students’ understanding of your course pedagogy
Service Learning is a tool used to support students’ understanding of your course pedagogy through a combination of experiential and active learning taking place through service in the community. When service learning is implemented effectively, students are able to connect the relevance of course concepts and where they exist in the community space they are serving. Likewise, students are able to take what they are observing in a community space and apply that knowledge and skill to what they are learning in the classroom. Reflection is a key part of where students will make not only these connections but have the opportunity to cultivate their critical thinking skills and their own value system in regards to community issues.
Faculty Offered
Service Learning Courses
| Courses | Professors |
|---|---|
| SOC 101: Intro to Sociology | Jennifer Jacobson |
| SPA 101: Introduction to Spanish | Jared Reynolds |
| EDU 210: Cultural Diversity Education | Tara O’Neill |
| CPH: College Honors Program | Jason Whitesitt |
| RAD 100: Intro to Radiology | Rich LeClaire |
| PHE 205: Stress Management | Kara Giannetto |
| VEN 195E: Winemaking Practicum | Michael Pierce |
| VEN 195V: Viticulture Practicum | Nichole Bagley |
| AHS 130: Medical Term for Patient Care Staff | Ashley Picard |
| FMA 102: Production 1 | Helen Stephenson |
| AGS 250: Horticulture Science 1 | Justin Brereton |
| AGS 103: Plant Biology | Justin Brereton |
| PSY 101: Intro to Psychology | Karly Schauwecker |
| PSY 245: Human Growth and Development | Karly Schauwecker |
| LAW 100: Intro to Paralegal Studies | Michael Davis |
| AJS 296: Internship: Administration of Justice | Michael Davis |
| GEO 105: Introduction to Cultural Geography | Kelli Jones |
| ENV 105: Environmental Biology | Joanne Oellers |
| MAT 082: Fundamental Mathematics | Shane Gibson |
Project Ideas
Student
Frequently Asked Questions
| Q: What do I do if I’m serving in multiple service learning courses? Am I able to crossover and use hours served for credit in both/all of my courses?
A: That will depend on the faculty members teaching your courses, so be sure to check with your instructors about counting hours served toward both courses. Some will be fine with it, as long as your service meets the learning outcomes of both classes. |
| Q: I don’t have a car. How will I get to my service site?
A: Most faculty are willing to work with students on how to adjust your service learning project/placement to meet your transportation needs. |
| Q: How will I track my hours?
A: Each professor has a different approach to suit the structure of the course. Follow their policy, as it will either culminate in having your professor report your hours to the center or you will enter your hours here |
WHAT IS SERVICE LEARNING?
Yavapai College: Life Explored
As a student at Yavapai College, you came here to not only obtain a degree, but to start a career. We hear constantly about how students crave the chance to go beyond their course to apply their knowledge in a ‘real world’ situation, and we absolutely get why: our motto after all is “Yavapai College: Life Explored.”
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Agencies: Ongoing Opportunities
The following agencies offer opportunities for the members of our communities to volunteer and enrich themselves through the service of others in their time of need.
