Tiered Partnerships

Cubs

Wildcats

Purple Pride

• Can post events on the online calendar

  Advertising one-time events is easy with our online, mobile app and physical 4’x 3’ calendars. Partners can post their events on all three calendars by filling out a short Post an Event to Our Calendar form on our website.

• Access to bulletin board
  Your organization can post flyers advertising volunteer positions on our bulletin board located in the Shepherd Student Union Building. The CIC’s board is well maintained in order to ensure that volunteer opportunities don’t become lost under non-service opportunities such as roommate want ads.
• Invitation to block party
  Each fall, WSU hosts an organization promotion event so large it has to be held outdoors. As an active partner with the CIC, your organization can be one of the first in the school year to generate name recognition and recruit quality volunteers.
• Training modules
  Training modules are provided by the CIC in order to ensure that volunteers are well prepared even before their first day of service. Your organization can require that volunteers complete one or more of eight different modules: Professionalism, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethics, Introduction to Tutoring and Mentoring, Mentoring, Tutoring, Pre-College Knowledge and FERPA.
• Monthly newsletters
  The CIC keeps your organization current by highlighting upcoming events and opportunities. Newsletters may also contain articles on topics ranging from how to work with faculty to best practices for volunteer retention.
• Access to work-study students
  Work-study is a federally-funded program that allows non-profits to hire part-time, qualifying students at 25% the cost of a typical employee (example: a student working for $8 an hour would receive $6 per hour from the government and $2 from the participating non-profit). The number of positions is limited and requires a contract with Weber State University.
• Community partner breakfast
  Each fall, the CIC hosts an appreciation breakfast for our partners. This is the premier event for us to appreciate your partnership, for you to meet faculty and learn about upcoming developments in the CIC.
• Limited directory posting
  The directory posting is the information students will see when searching for service opportunities on our online Service Opportunity Directory. Limited directory postings list the organization name, contact information, and area of focus (e.g., healthcare, child education, environmental issues).

• All benefits available to Cubs, plus:
• Invitation to the bi-annual Volunteer Fair
  The Volunteer Fair is one of the most productive ways to recruit new volunteers to your organization. Participating partners are provided breakfast, a table, chairs, and electrical hook-ups in the atrium of the Shepherd Student Union Building at Weber State. Our bi-annual volunteer fair is held sometime during the months of January and September.
• Potential access to AmeriCorps students*
  AmeriCorps has a venerable history extending back to the Civilian Conservation Corps created during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. The WSU AmeriCorps program grants education stipends to students who complete either 300 or 450 hours of service. Non-profits that provide opportunities to AmeriCorps students benefit greatly from having long-term, committed volunteers.
• Invite to annual “How to make the most of your WSU partnership session“
  This short information session will help you take full advantage of the resources provided by the CIC. It is held annually directly following the Community Partner breakfast in August.
• Full directory posting
  Full directory postings provide all the information available in the basic posting as well as an in-depth look at your mission and current volunteer opportunities in the Service Opportunity Directory. The CIC staff takes the responsibility to update your online posting each time you send us updates.
• Wildcat Tech Expo
  The Wildcat Tech Expo is an annual WSU event where students and partners can come learn about new technology, gain skills and even get computer accessories for a cheap price. Obtaining new technological skills and knowledge can be very beneficial to your marketing and outreach efforts.
• Free use of WSU TV studio for producing commercials, podcasts, etc.
  Our on-campus broadcast media studio, Studio 76, has agreed to let our Wildcat and Purple Pride-tier partners use their sets, cameras, and technology free-of-charge to produce commercials, podcasts, etc. Please call the studio at 801-626-6682 to make an appointment.

• All benefits available to Cubs and Wildcats, plus:
• Access to the VIP (student leaders on campus)
  The Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP) provides your organization with an on-campus student representative. Weber State University VIP student leaders receive funds to help plan, develop, and execute events for your organization. VIP student leaders also actively recruit other students to volunteer at these projects. Every event is tailored to your organization’s specific needs and can include: volunteer days at your organization, campus awareness events and fund raisers, to name just a few. A separate application is required during the month of January.
• Partnership page on our website
  The partnership page is a full web page dedicated to providing in-depth information about your organization. The CIC partners with nearly 100 different non-profits; the partnership page helps your organization stand out from the rest.
• Virtual tour on our website
  Students who have never volunteered at your organization may feel timid because they do not know what to expect. Virtual Tours break the ice, allowing students to familiarize themselves with your organization and meet the volunteer coordinator(s). The CIC staff will produce this video for all Purple Pride partners. You will have the opportunity to review the video and make suggestions before it goes live on our website.
• Invite to annual recognition event and service symposium
  The service symposium is WSU’s foremost service research event. Students present original research on topics related to the non-profit sphere.
• Organization-specific AmeriCorps request *
  Purple Pride level partners receive access to AmeriCorps students as well as priority reservation for AmeriCorps positions at their organization. Typically, AmeriCorps positions are competitive because Weber State University supports a finite number of participants each year. Priority reservation means that your organization can request a number of these positions before they become scarce. Organizations are responsible for finding students who wish to participate in AmeriCorps and ensure that they attend the mandatory orientation at the beginning of each semester (January/September). Contact the CIC for more information.
• Organization newsletter on our website
  The Purple Pride Partners page on our website features a number of resources to help students learn more about your organization. One such feature is access to your organizations most current newsletter or electronic mailing. The CIC staff will post your most current newsletter to our website as often as you send it to us.
• Feature on the CIC mobile app
  You will have a unique link on the CIC mobile app to assist you in marketing and recruitment.

Cubs

Wildcats

Purple Pride

• Must be an official 501(c)3 non-profit or government organization
  Official 501(c)3 non-profits are defined by the Internal Revenue Service as organizations not established for making profit which receive a substantial part of their income from either the government or the public. Qualifying organizations can become 501(c)3 exempt by filing IRS form 1023. The CIC verifies the 501(c)3 status through the EIN of all potential partners.
• Must have liability insurance
  All partners must have liability insurance and attest to ownership of insurance by signing the Memorandum of Understanding on an annual basis each June - August.
• Participate in a yearly survey conducted by the CIC
  To better serve our partners, the CIC conducts an assessment each Spring. Feedback from the assessment helps CIC staff to evaluate past services and develop new resources.
• Maintain information for our website including the current volunteer contact.
  Partners are responsible for keeping their information up-to-date. Obsolete contact information can often prevent students from contacting their community partner of choice. Expired volunteer opportunities frustrate students and waste the time of both parties.
• Participate in formal site visit if requested
  The CIC may request a site visit in order to become familiarized with your organization’s services. Site visits generally last anywhere between 20-40 minutes and can be adjusted to fit availability.
• Complete the new partner online orientation.
  New partners must complete a short orientation that will guide them through the fundamentals of their new partnership with the CIC.

• All requirements for Cubs, plus:
• Successfully partner for 1 full calendar year at the Cub level
  “Successfully partnering” means to comply with all the requirements of Cub level partnership.
• May be asked to host a day of service (Max 1 per year)
  The CIC sponsors four days of service each year: WSU's Service Day of Remembrance (September), Make-A-Difference Day (October), Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Service (January), and WSU Makes a Difference in Ogden (May). Hundreds of students volunteer for these days, offering a singular opportunity to complete large projects. Smaller groups from 15-25 students are also available.
• Attend volunteer management training *
  Each year, the Utah Commission on Volunteers (UCOV) puts out training modules on how to recruit, train, retain, and recognize volunteers. The WSU Community Involvement Center presents five modules to our partners, once a month, February through June. To qualify for Wildcat and Purple Pride tiers, partners must attend 4 out of the 5 trainings. Once you complete the trainings, you become a certified volunteer manager. To maintain your Wildcat or Purple Pride status, someone at your organization, preferably the volunteer coordinator, must always be a certified volunteer manager. Learn more about training.
• Attend annual “How to make the most of your WSU partnership” session
  This short information session will help you take full advantage of the resources provided by the CIC.
• Give yearly presentation
  In this requirement, you agree to present at least once per year at one of the following opportunities:

  • UCOV Volunteer Manager Training (February – June)
  • UCOV Conference (February)
  • Faculty Fellows (every month August – May)
  • VIP training meetings (weekly August – April)

• All requirements for Cubs and Wildcats, plus:
• Successfully partner for one full calendar year at the Wildcat level
  “Successfully partnering” means to comply with all the requirements of the Wildcat level partnership.
• Serve on at least one CIC Committee if requested
  Individuals from our partnerships can serve on four different committees: Hall Endowment for Community Outreach Committee, Awards Committee, CBL Curriculum Committee, and the Scholarship Committee. Each committee holds approximately 2-5 meetings each year.
• Be willing to host faculty/staff meetings if requested
  From time to time, the CIC chooses to host meetings at a community partner site. One situation where on-site meetings are preferred is when faculty are being trained on how to incorporate community-based learning into their classes. Meeting at a partner site helps faculty get a feel for the atmosphere in which their students will be serving and allows them to learn about partner needs directly from the partners.
• Attend volunteer management training*
  Each year, the Utah Commission on Volunteers (UCOV) puts out training modules on how to recruit, train, retain, and recognize volunteers. The WSU Community Involvement Center presents five modules to our partners, once a month, February through June. To qualify for Wildcat and Purple Pride tiers, partners must attend 4 out of the 5 trainings. Once you complete the trainings, you become a certified volunteer manager. To maintain your Wildcat or Purple Pride status, someone at your organization, preferably the volunteer coordinator, must always be a certified volunteer manager. Learn more about training.
• Partner with at least one CBL faculty member
  Partnering with a faculty member is not the same as simply accepting students from university classes. A partnership is an intentional joint venture between you and a WSU faculty member. Both parties will work together to craft a service project that both suits the needs of the community partner as well as the learning outcomes of the faculty member. This can be a short, one-time project or an endeavor spanning several semesters. A successful partnership will be evaluated by the CIC with input from the cooperating community partner, faculty, and CBL students.
• Participate in student impact data study
  In addition to the annual community partner survey, Purple Pride partners will be asked to participate in another yearly survey that is more involved and in-depth, measuring the impact of student volunteers on your organization and the community.
• Assume co-educator role in student education
  Assuming the co-educator role in student education means that you are partners with the faculty for not only the volunteer service, but also for the education of the student. When the students are learning in the classroom, the professor is the educator. When they are learning at your site, you are the educator. Hands-on experience in applying the skills and knowledge students learn in class to serve the community can greatly enhance their learning and opportunities for the future. This will be evaluated by the CIC with input from the cooperating faculty, community partner, and CBL students.