What types of service/volunteer work qualifies for CS credit?
Service is a contribution to the social welfare of communities in need or who have a significant lack of resources and is often unpaid. Some service work meets primary needs: supporting a person, agency, or group that demonstrates a community need, usually done through a non-profit or community organization. This includes doing “behind-the-scenes” work that frees others up to do direct service, such as administrative work to aid an agency. Some service work is social justice/advocacy based: participating in a campaign, lobbying for change, mounting an advocacy project. “Helpful” jobs such as those done on campus, i.e. managing a team or stage crew has much social and educational value but does not necessarily meet the service requirement as they do not occur in communities of great demonstrated need. This type of work may qualify for filler hours – please see a CS advisor.
