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Endorphin Power Company
Location Directions: On the south-side of Zuni between San Mateo and San Pedro. On the SW corner of Zuni and Cardenas. Agency Description/ Mission: The Endorphin Power Company is dedicated to improving the lives of people, with special focus on the substance-dependent and homeless, thus alleviating many of the challenges faced by current emergency medical systems. Additional purposes are the promotion of mental and physical health through exercise, and the promotion of energy consciousness and volunteerism. Service Learning opportunities: We look forward to working with students interested in making a difference in their community by helping assess areas of need and developing action plans and classes for our residents and community. Developing information packets for residents moving in to our housing. These packets would include helpful information on when and where to go for financial assistance, counseling, sliding scale or free medical care, time management strategies, etc. Arranging for guest speakers and presentations that would be of benefit to our residents and our community: Everything from community gardening, good nutrition, improving job seeking skills, computer literacy, etc. Assistance in seeking out and writing grant proposals for funding for the EPC. Development of fundraising ideas in the community. Computer data entry and analysis of surveys for various projects and organizational details that would help us offer better and more effective programs. Organizing and developing various programs and classes for our residents and community members. These classes can include a wide range of interests: pottery, reading groups, martial arts, computer skills, dance lessons, gardening, running clubs, art, music, hiking groups, crafts meetings, etc. The possibilities are unlimited. Orientation/Training schedule: Orientation and training will will depend on the opportunity that the Student chooses. Special conditions or requirements: Email account is necessary to report updates and/or progress. Meetings will vary depending on project.Number of Service-Learning Students Needed: 5 Hours of operation when students are needed: Normal Business Hours, but we are quite flexible. We'll arrange regular days and times. Minimum hour commitment required: Weekly: 4; Semester: 28 Explora
Location Directions: East of Rio Grande on Mountain Road. Explora is across from Tiguex Park and near Old Town. Agency Description/ Mission: Explora is a non-profit science center dedicated to creating opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy of lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology and art. Service Learning opportunities: Opportunities are extensive and varied. They include the following subject areas: child development, elementary education, communication, psychology, biology, chemistry, physics, health sciences, trades and more. Orientation/Training schedule: A student would need to attend one of the two following orientations if they are interested in doing their service learning with EXPLORA!:
Only one orientation is required. It is offered twice for convenience. Special conditions or requirements: Present course syllabus to agency supervisorNumber of Service-Learning Students Needed: Up to 10 Service Learners Hours of operation when students are needed: Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Sunday 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm Minimum hour commitment required: 30 hours per term EXPO NM
Location Directions: New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Louisiana and Central Agency Description/ Mission: EXPO NM is an enterprise agency, meaning that it is self-sufficient, receiving nothing in the way of taxpayer dollars toward operations. EXPO NM annual operating budget comes directly from events such the New Mexico State Fair, concerts, a wide variety of art, animals and other shows. EXPO NM mission is operating and maintaining a year-round service oriented events and entertainment. Service Learning opportunities: Service Learning students will participate as tour guides or at the Mc Donald’s Farm Hand Orientation/Training schedule: TBD Special conditions or requirements: You must like children.Number of Service-Learning Students Needed: As many as possible Hours of operation when students are needed: 8:00 am-6:00 pm Minimum hour commitment required: 2-4 per day |
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The Service Learning Program is a proud recipient of a Corporation for National and Community Service Grant. The program is also the 1999 National Bellwether award winner and the 2004 Community College National Center for Community Engagement Service Learning and Civic Engagement award winner. |
