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Student leaders are important to the Feinstein Center for Service Learning and are even more essential to the future of Rhode Island. Below are some ways to get engaged in leadership opportunities in the Feinstein Center
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URI Alternative Spring Break for Literacy: Spring Break 2009 marked the Feinstein Center for Service Learning’s first Alternative Spring Break trip to our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. The trip focused on service issues related to literacy but also touched upon issues of child hunger, homelessness and poverty. Students also visit with local non-profits related to the issue as well as visit their RI state representatives.
This annual trip will take place every Spring Break and will start recruiting in the Fall semester. Although there is a cost to student participants most of the trip financed through group fundraisers like the Team Spelling Bee for Literacy. Interested? Stop by the Clearinghouse for Volunteers in Roosevelt Hall for an application. Space is limited!!

AmeriCorps: Scholarships for Service: URI students can participate in this part-time AmeriCorps program by completing 300 hours of service in a community and issue area of their choice in exchange for a $1,000 Education Award. Interested? Complete the SFS Intake Form and stop by the Clearinghouse for Volunteers.

Internships: The Clearinghouse for Volunteers, First Book and Jumpstart URI each has internship opportunities available. Contact each office for more information or contact the Office of Internships and Experiential Education.

Jumpstart is a national non-profit organization working toward the day when every child in America enters school prepared to succeed. Jumpstart URI recruits, trains, and supports college students to serve as part-time AmeriCorps members, working directly with and supporting young children in early childhood education programs. Visit the Jumpstart office in Roosevelt Hall for more information or apply online at www.jstart.org.

Civic Engagement Leaders (formally Service Learning Mentors) are upperclassmen that engage in all aspects of the URI 101 service program by partnering with a URI 101 class in leading a civic engagement opportunity. Mentors earn 3 CSV elective credits while enhancing their leadership skills and inspiring future Rhody Rams to make a positive difference in the community. We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic students that are interested in inspiring their peers to get engaged in the community. No service or leadership experience required! Just a great attitude and desire to get engaged and make a difference in the community. Recruitment takes place every Spring.

Volunteers:The Feinstein Center for Service Learning and Clearinghouse for Volunteers thrive on the work, energies and ideas of our volunteers. Hundreds of volunteer opportunities are available. Inspire your classmates and peers to become engaged in your community and make a difference. Stop by the Clearinghouse for Volunteers to find the best position for you! You can also join the Volunteer Listerv to receive emails promoting new volunteer needs and opportunities.

You can also find the Clearinghouse for Volunteers, Jumpstart URI and First Book on Facebook and Twitter!

Check out the Links & Other Resources page for even more resources!

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Feinstein Center for Service Learning
90 Lower College Road, Suite 12
Kingston, Rhode Island 02881

Sarah Miller, Coordinator
Roosevelt Room 127
401-874-7422
Email: sgmiller@mail.uri.edu

Clearinghouse for Volunteers
Roosevelt Room 125
AmeriCorps*VISTA
Marcy LaBossiere
401-874-2568
Email: cfv@etal.uri.edu or urivolunteers@gmail.com

Jumpstart URI
Roosevelt Rooms 133 &135

Senior Site Manager
Lynne Finnegan
401-874-2090
jstart@etal.uri.edu

Senior Site Manager
Catherine Cutlip
401-874-5539
jstartpv@etal.uri.edu