Service Learning
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Community Service program provides students with an opportunity to learn about community organizations, the working world, and their role as contributing volunteers. The graduation requirement is one hundred (100) hours of community service. These hours should be completed prior to spring break of senior year. One-half of the service hours may be completed on-campus. There are limited possibilities for community work service in the Aurora area during the academic year, so students are encouraged to find a site in their home community during the summer or school vacation times. The placement site must be approved by the Assistant Director of Student Leadership Development. Appropriate placements will include most public service agencies, social services organizations, nonprofit corporations, etc. All Community Service must be in the state of Illinois. STUDENTS MAY NOT RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR THEIR WORK. All forms are located on the IMSA website or can be found in Student Life.
Upon IMSA approval of a student’s proposed community service site, the process is as follows:
1. Specific dates and times should be scheduled by the student with the agency.
2. After concluding the service, the student must complete essay questions in reference to that particular volunteer opportunity.
3. Student submits essay questions for review to the Assistant Director of Student Leadership Development.