Welcome to

LC 205800 W University Parkway

Our StaffDirectorSummer Valente

Academic Service-Learning DirectorJonathan Westover

Program CoordinatorLaura Christopherson

Service Council PresidentJason Terry

Administrative AssistantTracy Taylor

Our Role: From Campus to Community

The Volunteer & Service Learning Center provides service-learning opportunities for UVU students,

faculty, and staff. Through programs and projects in the classroom, the

community and the world, the Center works to increase social and cultural

awareness, build a sense of community commitment and extend meaningful educational opportunities

that increase knowledge and enhance academic skills.

Why do we do it?‘s Mission:

Utah Valley University is a teaching institution which provides opportunity, promotes student success, and meets regional educational needs. UVU builds on a foundation of substantive scholarly and creative work to foster engaged learning. The university prepares professionally competent people of integrity who, as life-long learners and leaders, serve as stewards of a globally interdependent community.

Student

Success

UVU fosters a culture of academic rigor and professional excellence.

UVU engages its community in mutually beneficial collaboration and emphasizes engaged learning.

UVU provides opportunity for Individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives and meets regional educational needs.

Serious

Engaged

Inclusive

Core Themes 2010:

How do we do it?• Academic Service-Learning

o Service-learning is an academic teaching pedagogy that combines academic objectives with a service experience. UVU offers over 50 service-learning classes each semester.

• Student Leadershipo Service Scholar Program – This is a program that recognizes students

for their service. Students who successfully complete the program receive a distinction on their transcript and honor cords at graduation.

o Service Council – The Service Council is a group of student leaders dedicated to planning and implementing student-run programs for the benefit of UVU and the community. During the 2010-2011 academic year, students facilitated 180 events.

• Community Outreacho Community Partnership – Our office provides training to approved

community partners and provide resources such as: Service Fairs, access to students, trainings, etc.

Purpose of Community

Partnerships

We seek to connect service and learning

through the establishment of

Approved Community Partnerships, which will

create cohesive objectives that

demonstrate engaged learning to students and

the community.

Types of Community Partnerships“Involved” “Invested” “Engaged”

Benefits OrgSync access to

advertise volunteer opportunity (one-time only)

Provided access to trainings for OrgSync and volunteer management

Provided a bi-annual newsletter

Access to on-campus advertising by submitting fliers to the staff, posting on the community calendar, and setting up a booth on campus

All benefits of a “Involved” partnership

Invitation to UVU Service Fair held twice a year

Access to service-learning projects

Access to clubs and student organizations

Invitation to yearly networking event

On-campus room reservations

All benefits of “Involved” and “Invested” partnerships

Access to Service Council for possible partnership*

Priority invitation to service-learning requests from faculty

Invitation to Recognition Event held in the spring

*All service council partners are considered to be in an “Engaged” partnership

Requirements Maintain official

501(c)3 status (exceptions for hospices will require a site visit)

Maintain liability insurance for all volunteers (proof required)

Attend a Community Partner Orientation Meeting

Participate in a yearly survey

All “Involved” partnership requirements

Complete on-line OrgSync training

Have one volunteer opportunity posted on OrgSync at all time

All “Involved” and “Invested” partnership requirements

Attendance at a yearly renewal meeting with staff

Willingness to host a service event at site for the Volunteer & Service-Learning Center

Willingness to present if asked at a civic skills workshop

Basic Requirements for All

Partners• Maintain communications with the Volunteer & Service-

Learning Center by:o Responding to requests from the Centero Notifying the Center of any contact changes

• Ensure the volunteer assignment(s) will not displace any employed worker or impair existing contract for services

• Ensure that student volunteers are kept in line of sight of a supervisor at all times unless they have been satisfactorily background checked the community partner’s standards, hence the Volunteer & Service-Learning Center is not responsible for any unacceptable or inappropriate behavior or performance of a student volunteer

• Provide student volunteers with a safe learning environment and an orientation which informs student volunteer of potential risks

• Investigate and report any concerns to the Volunteer & Service-Learning Center involving student volunteers

• Provide background checks required for student volunteers.

For all Community Partners the Volunteer &

Service-Learning Center will:• Advocate the value and importance of the volunteer

sector on Utah Valley University’s campuses• Attempt to fill your volunteer needs by promoting,

publicizing your volunteer requests, and referring student volunteers to your agency

• Provide information pertinent about Volunteer & Service-Learning and campus events

• Provide training opportunities to help further your experience with student volunteers

• Provide enrolled student volunteers with:o Ongoing support and regular communication; and,o The necessary waivers for UVU sponsored events

To start the partnership process:1. Read carefully over our procedures and the types of

partnerships we offer to fully understand your role as a community partner.

2. Organizations go to www.uvu.edu/volunteer to register and fill out the “UVU Approved Community Partner of the Volunteer & Service-Learning Center Proposal Form”. (Or click here to be directed to the form.)

3. Each category of the form must be completed and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be completed.

4. Once the proposal form is submitted, the Volunteer & Service-Learning Center will review and determine if the partnership requirements are met. You will be notified when your proposal is received. Once your proposal is approved, your organization will be updated on our volunteer database.

Site Visits The following documentation will be required of all new organizations that

wish to partner:

Site Visits are not required of all organizations. If you have not worked with our office previously a site visit may be scheduled. The UVU Volunteer & Service-Learning Center will send an authorized representative, on a scheduled date and time (arranged previously with the site), to conduct a formal site visit.

• Proof of legal existence• Insurance (for volunteers) - Must have one or more of

the following:• Comprehensive General Liability Insurance• Worker’s Compensation• Automotive Liability Insurance (only if volunteers operate vehicles)

• Formal Risk Management Policies and Procedures

Optional documentation:• Certificate of Occupancy • Certificate of Good Standing, Certificate of

Authorization, or a Certificate of Existence

Your partnership is important to us!

Without your partnership and continued efforts, the V&SLC wouldn’t be where it is today. We would like

to thank you for providing opportunities for students, faculty and staff here at

UVU that allow tremendous growth

through experiences with your organization!

Contact Information

UVU Volunteer & Service Learning CenterLC 205

800 W University ParkwayOrem, UT 84058

Phone: 801-863-8786 Email: volunteer@uvu.edu

Web: ww.uvu.edu/volunteer

Please feel free to contact us with any questions and concerns.