Service Learning OpportunitiesAt — Communicare

Opportunity Summary 

Our organization focuses on 4 main projects... Lifelong Creativity; Technology for Communication; Intergenerational Learning; and Research & Advocacy.

As a start-up nonprofit organization, students will have an opportunity to help our nonprofit with marketing, grant writing, and fundraising. Initially. students would be contributors to our Research & Advocacy project where the focus would be on addressing social isolation through innovative activities that enhance communication skills in older adults. Students would also assist with writing the literature review as well as analyzing data. Later, students would have an opportunity to help facilitate and train older adults in our workshops on technology. This would involve learning strategies and methods for effective communication with older individuals.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Marketing and communication strategies that support successful business outcomes, as well as leadership skills.

Opportunity Training 

Training would be available once a week or as needed. Training would be interactive in meet ups on Zoom.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Confidentiality of both students and clients will be honored. Release agreements for photos and/or videos will be in place.

Program 
Curricular Cmty Eng Lrng
Service Learning
Location Type 
Remote
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
6hours per month
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing