Community Engagement For Students
At Roger Williams University all students are required to engage in a significant community engaged learning experience prior to graduation in order to satisfy the Engaged Learning requirement.
Engaged Learning Graduation Requirement description and instructions
How To Become An Authorized Driver
Authorized drivers are sometimes needed to drive for course-engaged projects when visiting a community partner for a site visit.
- Students must have a current driver's license and be at least 20 years old.
- Online training must be completed to drive a 7-passenger van. To drive a vehicle larger than the 7-passenger van, you must also schedule and complete a road test through public safety.
- Please plan accordingly as this process can take a few weeks to process and approve.
Info pertaining to the driver authorization and RWU motor vehicle policy.
Students who receive a federal work-study award may earn their awards in the community at non-profit agencies. Some of the agencies where our students have worked in the past include the Bristol Animal Shelter, Audubon Society of RI, Habitat for Humanity, Providence Police Department, Bristol/Warren School District, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Linden Place Museum and Blithewold Gardens and Arboretum
To schedule an appointment to find a community service work study position, complete the student interest form on Hawklink or contact us at engage@rwu.edu
Voting laws and procedures vary from state to state. Navigating these can be difficult for anyone, but attending college in a different town or state from your home can make things more complicated. We have compiled resources that we believe will make your participation easier.
Visit Voter Registration and Education for more information.
The Program and Staff Assistant is a key part of the Community Engagement (CE) Team. Under the supervision of CE staff, staff assistants will help with the facilitation of various programs that engage the RWU community with local, regional, and global organizations in need. Assistants will also support the day to day operations of Community Engagement by fielding inquiries from students, staff, faculty and community partners.
Staff assistants are encouraged to be creative and share suggestions for programs and partnerships that reflect the civic values of themselves and their peers.
Primary Responsibilities
Programming
- Provide assistance in the coordination of programs including blood drives, beach clean ups, Turkey Basket Contest, Hawks for the Holidays and other programs that connect RWU resources with community needs.
Community Promotion & Outreach
- Update CE social media accounts to promote upcoming programs and other related activities
- Act as an editor on Hawklink system.
- Utilize marketing technology such as Canva to create marketing posters, flyers and posts that promote CE programs.
- Represent CE at campus events such as Accepted Student Days, Open Houses, etc.
Administrative & Office Support
- Monitor department email accounts, make referrals to appropriate staff, and respond directly when appropriate.
- Staff the building’s front desk; act as first point of contact for university community members entering the farmhouse.
Work Schedule
- Generally, work will take place between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, but may also include some evening and weekend hours.
- Work schedule will be determined based on staff member’s availability and academic schedule.
Qualifications
- Strong ethos of civic and community engagement. Prior community based service and work a plus!
- Must be eligible for Federal Work Study (for more on Work Study eligibility, contact the Financial Aid office).
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable operating independently
To Apply
- Send an email with resume outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position to pkomiega@rwu.edu.