Attend an orientation session facilitated by the Service-Learning Center.
Orientation schedule is posted on the Service-Learning
website. www.canyons.edu/offices/sl
During the orientation you will be given a
Service-Learning Handbook which has all the required
materials you need to begin your project. Each student must
fill out a Student Survey and an
electronic Service-Learning Application before the
completion of the orientation. Be sure to bring your student
ID number to the orientation.
Have good communications with the Service-Learning staff; including,
but not limited to, returning phone calls when requested by
staff.
Contact agency and set initial interview appointment to
complete the Placement Agreement Form. This should include
completing, with the site supervisor, the type of work to be
performed and the student's responsibilities in performing
that work. Students need to fill out every form completely.
Return all required forms to the Service-Learning Center,
located in STCN-111, before you start your project such as
the Placement form and Workers' Compensation/Medical
Acknowledgement form. You will not be able to start your
project if these forms are not turned in by the deadline
date.
Attend any required training and/or orientation sessions
required by the agency. Be sure to document any training or
orientations you attend on your time-log.
Show respect for the policies and expectations of the
agency, paying close attention in regard to any
confidentiality policies.
Use professional behavior in doing the service that is being
requested of you, including observing any established dress
code.
Be dependable in fulfilling their hours at the agency.
Give 24 hour advanced notice to agency if you expect to be
absent, except in cases of emergencies, then they should
contact agency as soon as possible. If you plan to discontinue
your project it is your responsibility to notify the agency
and the Service-Learning Center.
Keep track of your hours on the time-log provided in the
Service-Learning Handbook. The site supervisor's signature
is required on your time-log when hour requirement is
completed.
Hand in all required forms including time-log and
reflection assignment before deadline date, and complete an
exit Student Survey.