Office of Service-Learning
& Volunteer Programs

West Chester University

238 Sykes Union
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610-436-3379
OFFICE HOURS (B 19 Killinger Hall):
M-TH: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
F: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mid-August to Mid-May


For Students

What types of volunteering are available?

Working with more than100 area agencies, there are unique opportunities to help in a variety of ways including with the environment, children, elderly, health, science, special needs, housing repair and much more.

For the most up-to-date information on the multitude of agencies that the Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs coordinates with, click here:

AGENCY CONTACT LIST

The office has binders with detailed listings on each agency.

Walking Distance List

Some volunteers choose to do so on a weekly or regular basis such as tutoring a child or being a buddy to an elderly person.  Other volunteers participate in one-time events such as Philly Cares Day, Brian’s Run and decorating downtown for the holidays.

The Office of Service-Learning & Volunteer Programs also sponsors an event each month that is open to all. 

DO YOU HAVE SPANISH LANGUAGE SKILLS? CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR TALENT:Spanish Language Needs

What will I get out of Volunteering?

Volunteers are appreciated by the agencies, and some of the benefits include:

  • builds critical thinking skills
  • promotes active citizenship
  • improves self-esteem and self concept
  • develops a service consciousness and ethic
  • teaches leadership skills
  • increases a sense of social responsibility
  • provides career exploration and insight


Outstanding Volunteers and Projects
See outstanding work by WCU students
MONTHLY REPORT FORM

Student leaders - be sure to check our Calendar of Special Volunteer Events page to avoid conflicts with other big events.

DEADLINES for monthly service reports and nominations for SPRING 2012 are February 1 for January, March 2 for February, April 2 for March, and May 1 for April and May( estimate the May hours).


Want to get started?

Click on Calendar of Special Volunteer Events or visit our office!

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Click to discover how to use your volunteer experiences in your resume AND to create your Co-Curricular Portfolio!