Volunteering: Community Engagement at Clark
The Community Engagement and Volunteering (CEV) Center is the first stop for
students, faculty and staff looking to get involved and "Make A Difference" in
the Worcester community. By engaging in meaningful community service, students
can have a positive impact in the lives of others, gain leadership skills, learn
the value of civic responsibility and experience the richness and diversity of
Worcester. Clark students have a strong history of being active in the Worcester
community, particularly in the Main South area. Over 800 students volunteered
approximately 30,000 in the 2007-2008 academic year. "Clark students have a strong history of being active in the Worcester
community, particularly in the Main South area." The CEV Center uses the
Clark Recruiter, an online database of community organizations, so whether you
are interested in volunteering at the Main South Community Development
Corporation, the Boys & Girls Club or teaching ESL classes, the CEV Center can
help you find an appropriate placement. Start browsing opportunities online from
your dorm room and then come to the CEV Center to review your options with a
helpful staff member.
Throughout the year the CEV Center organizes many community oriented events
and forums at Clark including the Community Engagement & Internship Fair, the Food for Thought Dialogue
series and Just Do It Day.The staff also works closely with faculty members to
develop and implement community based learning & research courses. Additionally, the CEV
Center also advises several student groups that are active in the Worcester
community, including the Fiat Lux Honor Society, the Making A Difference
Scholars and the CARE (Community Action Reform Education) Initiative.
Community engagement is more than volunteering your time, though. Community
engagement means being an active part of your local community. An informed and
engaged citizen can speak about local political issues and explores the many
entertainment/recreation opportunities available. You can spend an evening
supporting the sports teams such as the Worcester Sharks Ice Hockey Team or the
Worcester Tornadoes baseball. If you're interested in nature, there are tons of
hiking trails to explore in the larger Worcester area. Make the most of your
four years in Worcester! Use the Discover Worcester webpage (link is on the
right-hand side) to help you find out what Worcester has to offer.
To get involved, visit the CEV Center located on the 1st floor of Corner House.
Drop-in hours are Monday-Friday 2-4pm and other times by appointment. You can contact Micki Davis, CEV Program Coordinator,
at (508) 421-3785 or
email cev@clarku.edu to schedule an
appointment.
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Several Clark athletes volunteered at the new Boys & Girls Club on Tainter Street in February 2007.
The Cougars helped set-up, serve and clean for children ranging from preschooler to teenagers. The group also ate dinner with the kids.
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