What is a community service-work study job?
Seven percent of the Federal Work Study Program monies are allocated to Community Service positions. Community Service is defined as services which are identified by an institution of higher education, through formal or informal consulation with local nonprofit, governmental, and community based organizations, as designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their needs. An emphasis is placed on direct services. Some jobs are located off campus and would require transportation. Fields which could qualify as community service include health care, education, welfare, social services, transportation, public safety, recreation, rural development, and community improvement.
• Seven percent of the Federal Work Study budget is allocated to Community Service positions. • Community Service is defined as services which are identified by an institution of higher education, through formal or informal consultation with local nonprofit, governmental, and community based organizations. • This service is designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their needs. • An emphasis is placed on direct services. Most positions are located off campus and require transportation. • Fields which could qualify as community service include health care, education, welfare, social services, public safety, recreation, rural development, and community improvement.
