Community Companions
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The Community Companions program gives students the unique opportunity to participate in a service-learning experience in which students are matched with community mental health agencies or organizations. See Flyer of 2023 Community Companions Events
How to register for Community Companions
Through this program, students are matched with agencies or organizations and their role is to provide companionship to the individual(s) in need while earning academic credits. Community Companions has proven to be beneficial for students, community organizations, and community members served.
Placements available at:
- daycare centers
- nursing homes
- after school programs for behaviorally challenged youth
- support service programs for teen mothers
- medical clinics for children with developmental disabilities
- and more
