Civic Engagement Work-Study Corps
Overview of the Program
The Civic Engagement Work-Study Corps (CEWSC) provides Case Western Reserve University students with meaningful placements to utilize their Work-Study awards while broadening their understanding of the Cleveland community. Participating students work at local non-profit organizations and meet as a group to share their experiences and learn about the community.
As a collaborative program between the Office of Student Employment and the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning, CEWSC focuses on the following goals.
- Building capacity of local non-profit organizations.
- Providing civic engagement opportunities from which students can build a life-long commitment to service.
- Promoting an understanding of the Cleveland community, including its current challenges and assets.
At the start of the program, students participate in a paid orientation before serving at non-profit organizations. Students typically work 8-10 hours per week at their partner organization. Throughout the semester, students also participate in regular paid team meetings to develop an understanding of civic engagement and local issues.
CEWSC Placements
Below is a sampling of the types of positions held by CEWSC members. To view current positions, please stop by Student Employment Office, 401A Yost Hall, and browse the Civic Engagement Work-Study Corps binder.
AmericaReads: Tutor and mentor Cleveland elementary through high school students in classrooms and after-school programs to improve literacy skills. Fall semester Tutor Training is Saturday, September 13.
Ronald McDonald House: Greet and register families at the Ronald McDonald Family Room, located in local hospitals. Assist in the preparation of activities for the families.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: Assist curator with queries from researchers concerning the research collections, participate in computer database entry, assist with research collection inventory.
Great Lakes Science Center: Provide hands-on fun for children’s groups in the Science Center during the Center’s over-night camp-in programs.
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes: Assist with control of invasive plants and land management to protect habitat. Provide field trip experiences.
Cleveland Children’s Museum: Provide hands-on learning for children ages 3 to 12 years old through museum programs and activities.
Educational Resource Center: Provide math tutoring services to a wide variety of individuals at various educational levels and create and implement programs that guide and assist students with homework, answer questions and/or explain math concepts, and assist with test preparation.
Additional Information
To learn more about the program, please refer to Program Details for Students or Program Details for Community Partners. You may also contact Betsy Banks, Center for Civic Engagement & Learning or Susan Alexander, Office of Student Employment.