COMMUNITY SERVICE-LEARNING (CS-L)
2016-2017 Student Employment Application
Service Coordinator Description
1. Integrate service-learning into the classroom curriculum by being the liaison between JMU students
and the community agencies of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham area.
2. Conduct classroom visits for the purpose of communicating the services of CS-L with presentations
throughout the first two weeks of the semester. This time is used also for students to sign up for their
service placements and plan a time to meet with the Service Coordinators in a small group setting to
receive more information about their service-learning experience.
3. Facilitate reflection meetings mid-semester to emphasize the “What, So What, Now What” service
continuum. Through planned activities, students reflect and discuss their service, how it applies to
their class/ major, and what they can do in the near future to continue their service.
4. Communicate and meet with the community agencies, keep track of students’ service-learning hours
and complete other office and managerial tasks in order to maintain the efficiency of the office.
Service Coordinator Duties
1. Attend Staff Training during the week of August 15th, 2016. (FROG Week)
2. Conduct classroom visits for the purpose of communicating the services of the CS-L office and placing
students in community agencies.
3. Maintain regular and ongoing contact with students, faculty, and community agencies to facilitate the
effective matching of needs and resources. This includes students in and out of classroom experiences
and clubs and organizations of the JMU community.
4. Develop and maintain accurate information on community agencies to be distributed to members of
the JMU community. This includes going on site visits to community agencies throughout the
semester.
5. Keep and monitor accurate records regarding service learners' experience in community agencies.
6. Share in the facilitation of and actively participate in biweekly CS-L staff meetings (2 hours per week).
7. Actively participate in at least one standing CS-L committee.
8. Share in the office duties to promote the functioning of the Community Service-Learning program.
9. The hourly wage position requires a commitment of 10 flexible hours. This includes 6 office hours for
administrative tasks and office coverage, and 4 hours for site visits, community development,
committee work, and a variety of other tasks.
10. Plan and facilitate reflection sessions for service learners.
Service Area Position Descriptions
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Aging and Health Services: This service area works mostly with the elderly population in one-on-one
interactions and group activities in assisted living and retirement communities as well as the Health
department.
Disability Services: This service area is focused on providing opportunities to interact with adults with
disabilities and the available services for them. The agencies within this area are mainly focused on
adults and children with physical and mental handicaps in residential, learning, occupational and
recreational areas.
Youth Empowerment Services: The area of Youth Empowerment Services provides an excellent
opportunity for students to interact with various communities within the area. Service opportunities
can range from tutoring children or working with the Boys and Girls Clubs.
COMMUNITY SERVICE-LEARNING (CS-L)
2016-2017 Student Employment Application
Name_________________________________ ID#________________________________________
Permanent Address__________________________________________________________________
Local Address______________________________________________________________________
Local Phone_______________________________________________________________________
E-Mail ___________________________________________________________________________
Current Academic Level________________________ Expected graduation date ________________
Major________________________________
Minor_______________________________
Position Applying for: Service Coordinator
General Application Questions
Please type answers to all questions and attach to your application. Be Creative!
Short Answers (no more than one page per question)
1. Please tell us about your past leadership or employment experiences. What does leadership mean to you?
What have you done to ensure that you have continued to grow and develop as a leader?
2. An important part of service leadership is self awareness. What are your strengths and how do you utilize
those? What areas would you like to develop further and what is your plan to overcome these areas?
3. Have you been a part of a service opportunity in the past? If yes, how did this influence you? If not, what
do you hope to gain through service?
Personal Statement:
Attach an 8 ½” by 11” sheet of paper to your application in order to creatively show us about you! Please
include your JAC Card number on the back of the sheet. Be as creative as you want through the use of pictures,
drawings, words, etc. This is your time to show us about your personality!
Service Area Preference
1. Please rank the service areas from 1 to 3, with 1 being your first choice and 3 being your last choice:
___ Aging and Health Services
___ Disability Services
___ Youth Empowerment Services
COMMUNITY SERVICE-LEARNING (CS-L)
2016-2017 Student Employment Application
Availability Form:
In the event you are offered an interview, please fill out the attached availability form on the next two pages.
This form will be used when selecting group and individual interview times during the weeks of March 23th
through April 10th. Please mark an ‘X’ in all the time slots that you are NOT available. Remember to be
flexible with your availability.
I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete.
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Signature
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Date
Applications are due by 4:00pm on Wednesday, March 16th, 2016. Please email your
application to csl@jmu.edu with the subject line “SC Hiring 2016-Your Name”. In
addition to your electronic application, bring your personal page to the Community
Service-Learning Office in the Student Success Center, Suite 2100.
If you have any questions please send them to the email above.
*Please note that late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
COMMUNITY SERVICE-LEARNING (CS-L)
2016-2017 Student Employment Application
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