Service Learning Volunteer Experiences
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About the Program
Students will help improve the community and develop leadership skills in UC Davis Extension's Center for International Education's Service Learning Volunteer Experiences program. Students combine academic study with community service to enhance learning and gain knowledge and experience in civic responsibility. Their volunteering strengthens communities, and provides students an excellent opportunity to advance their English language skills by interacting with and serving people in the community.
Volunteering is a valuable kind of work experience to add to résumés and strengthen applications for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs.
We offer Service Learning Volunteer Experience courses, and customized volunteering projects.
Types of volunteering include:
- Tutoring and mentoring children
- Helping the elderly
- Preparing and serving meals to the hungry
- Building houses for the homeless
- Assisting nonprofit organizations
- Providing administrative support to businesses
- Planting trees to improve the environment
- And more
Major UC Davis campus volunteering events include the Whole Earth Festival, Celebrate Davis and Open Campus Picnic Day.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Make a difference in someone's life
- Learn and develop skills
- Gain work experience
- Use and develop your English language skills in community situations
- Make important networking contacts
- Enhance your résumé
- Show others you are ambitious, enthusiastic and care about community
- Stand out as an applicant for admission to degree programs
- Build self-esteem and self-confidence
Who Should Attend
Students wanting to help others and develop leadership experience.
UC Davis Extension International English and Professional Programs (IEPP) Intensive English Program students are eligible to enroll in Service Learning courses.
We can develop Customized Service Learning for groups.
For more information, please contact us:
Service Learning Volunteer Experience
Tel: +1 (530) 757-8989
Fax: +1 (530) 752-8596
Email: intlinfo@ucdavis.edu
