Service Learning Service is the act of using one’s time, skills, and compassion to meet the needs of others. At its core, service is about giving back to the community in meaningful ways—whether that means volunteering for a local nonprofit, supporting campus initiatives or lending your strengths to a cause bigger than yourself. By participating in service and service learning, GCC students build not just résumés, but also networks, skills and a sense of belonging. Together, we can foster a culture of civic engagement that prepares students for careers and lifelong impact! Green River Cleanup Saturday September 27 – 8:30am Location TBA Trunk or Treat Tuesday October 28 – 3:00pm Location TBA What is Service Learning? Service learning goes one step further than traditional volunteering. It combines community service with academic learning. Students apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences and, in return, reflect on how those experiences enhance their learning. Get Involved Sign up so we can share service learning opportunities with you! Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email I am a...(Required) GCC student GCC employee Community member Other Program of Study(Required)What is your current major at GCC?How would you like to be involved?(Required) Select All Here to get connected with service opportunities now! Just here to receive updates Here to Join the VISTA advisory board Which kinds of projects interest you most?(Required) Environmental (cleanups, sustainability) Arts & culture (performances, murals, creative work) Social support (food pantry, shelters, mentoring) Science technology and innovation (STEM-based projects, tech support) Diversity, equity and Inclusion Career and workforce development (resume help, professional skill-building, youth mentoring) Describe any prior service projects you've been involved with at GCC or elsewhereQuestions, comments, ideas? Meet the Coordinator Casey AubreyCampus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA MemberStudent Affairs AubreyT@gcc.mass.edu 1-413-775-1204 N223 Casey Aubrey VISTA role is to strengthen service learning by building systems for students and faculty to connect with local service opportunities; supporting community partnerships that align with academic goals; helping design pathways for students to engage in projects that matter to them; and laying the foundation for long-term growth in service learning at GCC. As both a current GCC student and a VISTA, Casey bring's the perspective of someone who is deeply invested in the GCC campus and community. What is Americorps/VISTA? AmeriCorps is a network of local, state and national service programs that connects over 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, health, and homeland security. AmeriCorps’ members serve with more than 2,000 non-profits, public agencies and community organizations. VISTA stands for Volunteers in Service to America and is a branch of AmeriCorps focused on fighting poverty by building an organization’s long-term capacity by creating sustainable systems and programs, like volunteer-tracking and implementing service projects into college curriculum. Advisory Board The VISTA Advisory Board is being formed to help guide and strengthen the VISTA project. Board members will have the opportunity to: Establish priorities Identify and discuss opportunities and challenges for service learning at GCC Assist in communication to the GCC community about opportunities Review and help recommend potential technology platform options for tracking service learning participation and for providing a database of volunteer opportunities