~William James
Weber State University’s Community Involvement Center offers several ways for students to get involved in community organizations like yours, including community-based learning and research, which combines service and academics, and volunteer opportunities through the student-run Volunteer Involvement Program.
Whatever way students choose to serve, they can help support your organization’s mission.
Below is a list of frequently asked questions for community organizations new to the Community Involvement Center. For more detailed information and other resources and materials, use the links in the “community partner” tab on this website.
1. Can the CIC help me recruit volunteers?
Absolutely. When you register with the CIC, we can help you recruit by:- Connecting you with faculty and students to address specific needs;
- Posting your upcoming needs on our website, Facebook and Twitter pages;
- Listing your long-term, specific needs in our Service Opportunity Directory, which is accessed by WSU faculty, staff and students;
- Providing you access to our online events calendar for posting events needing volunteers;
- Inviting you to participate in biannual volunteer fairs and community partner training workshops.
2. How do I register with CIC?
Click on “register” in the “community partners” tab on this website. Fill out the form and click “continue.” We will then contact you with documents to get you started working with students. One document will be our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which details the responsibilities of each party engaged in the agreement.3. What if I'm looking for student from a particular academic department?
Please let us know. We’ll work with faculty and department chairs to help you make meaningful matches. Also, make sure your needs stay current in the Service Opportunity Directory. It will help us when placing volunteers.What are the other benefits to registering with the CIC?
- Access to training modules for training student volunteers;
- Information on the Federal Work-Study program which would allow your organization to hire a student and only pay 25% of an hourly wage;
- Networking opportunities with other community agencies;
- Opportunities for recognition of outstanding partnerships; and more.