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On this page you will find various resources for community agencies related to volunteerism, service-learning, and community based research.
Service-Learning and Community Based Research Manual for Community Partners
For more information about Service-Learning and Community Based Research, please reference our manual for community partners.
Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships
Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to use and expand their knowledge through service-learning/community-based research projects with community organizations. Agencies can submit project ideas to our office during the fall to Randy Wallar at jrwallar@wisc.edu. For more information about this program, visit the Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowship webpage.
Web Resources
Best Practices Toolkit: Communications Tools for Social Change
The resources from the Benton Foundation seek to help nonprofit organizations use communications technologies effectively in support of their missions. Topics on this site include: Announcements, Project Planning, Project Implementation Evaluation, Organizing & Advocacy Tools, Building Online Community, Publicizing Your Efforts, Strategic Communications, Technology Funding for Nonprofits, Fundraising on the Internet, Technical Assistance, Web Stuff, Electronic Newsletters, Electronic Discussion Lists, and more.
The Corporation for National Service
Works with governor-appointed state commissions, non-profits, faith-based groups, schools, and other civic organizations to provide opportunities for Americans of all ages to serve their communities. The Corporation oversees Americorps, Learn & Serve America, and the National Senior Service Corps programs.
The Points of Light Foundation
The Foundation is a nonpartisan non-profit organization devoted to promoting volunteerism. The Foundation is based in Washington, DC, and works in communities throughout the United States through a network of over 500 Volunteer Centers. Also, available is a new "Community Partners' Listserv" for agencies working with service-learning students.
Service-Learning Clearinghouse
This website hosts information about service-learning from K-12 to high education. It contains samply syllabi, best practices, and other updates.
Campus Compact
Campus Compact is a national coalition of nearly 1,100 college and university presidents — representing some 6 million students — dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement, and service-learning in higher education. This website has great resources related to best practices, research, and other higher education specific information.
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