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There are a number of ways in which students may become involved in the activities of the Hunger Center. Students may receive 6-9 credits of “hands on” education with an individual project or group collaboration.
Many students are required, through their major or minor area of study to complete an internship. These internships, for credit, may be arranged through their department and in conjunction with the Hunger Center. Students may propose a topic of study or they may solicit ideas from the staff at the Hunger Center. Examples of activities in which interns have participated include writing press releases, researching policy initiatives both locally and nationally, compiling data on specific hunger-related topics for publication, developing our website, conducting literature reviews and/or data analysis of specific research related questions. In addition, students have become involved in research projects including interviewing low-income families with young children, the elderly, and the working poor as well as those who work with these individuals in service fields. Many of these projects are conducted in coordination with other RI agencies, for example, the RI Community Food Bank, the RI Health Department and the RI Department of Human Services.
Other courses require a community service component and again, these efforts can be arranged through the Hunger Center in conjunction with faculty members. Students may volunteer at local food pantries, soup kitchens, or food distribution sites or they may become actively engaged in a specific hunger-related event (e.g., food drive, hunger banquet, conference participation).
Finally, many students may wish to volunteer their time to a good cause. Much like the activities outlined above for credit, volunteer opportunities can also be arranged through the Hunger Center. Community members that are not affiliated with the University of Rhode Island but who would like to work with the Hunger Center are encouraged to contact us via(kgorman@uri.edu) or telephone at 401-277-5427.
Many students are required, through their major or minor area of study to complete an internship. These internships, for credit, may be arranged through their department and in conjunction with the Hunger Center. Students may propose a topic of study or they may solicit ideas from the staff at the Hunger Center. Examples of activities in which interns have participated include writing press releases, researching policy initiatives both locally and nationally, compiling data on specific hunger-related topics for publication, developing our website, conducting literature reviews and/or data analysis of specific research related questions. In addition, students have become involved in research projects including interviewing low-income families with young children, the elderly, and the working poor as well as those who work with these individuals in service fields. Many of these projects are conducted in coordination with other RI agencies, for example, the RI Community Food Bank, the RI Health Department and the RI Department of Human Services.
Other courses require a community service component and again, these efforts can be arranged through the Hunger Center in conjunction with faculty members. Students may volunteer at local food pantries, soup kitchens, or food distribution sites or they may become actively engaged in a specific hunger-related event (e.g., food drive, hunger banquet, conference participation).
Finally, many students may wish to volunteer their time to a good cause. Much like the activities outlined above for credit, volunteer opportunities can also be arranged through the Hunger Center. Community members that are not affiliated with the University of Rhode Island but who would like to work with the Hunger Center are encouraged to contact us via(kgorman@uri.edu) or telephone at 401-277-5427.
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