May on-campus jobs meet the definition of community service?
Yes, provided the services are open and accessible to the community. A university or college is not considered a community in and of itself. A service considered open to the community is one that is publicized to the community, and the general public uses the service. If the service is provided only to students, faculty, staff, and their families, the job does not meet the definition of community service under the FWS Program. For example, it would be acceptable for a school to employ students in services located on campus (e.g., tutoring centers or child care centers) if such services are also open to the community. It would also be acceptable for a school to employ students in services at various sites in the community if the school opens the services to the community. In addition to the general public, students, faculty, staff, and their families may also use the services.
