Student Info
Participation requirements
Students provide companionship for social enrichment and recreation for a specified number of hours per week, depending on the number of credits that they are taking (1-6 credits/semester is available). A total of 45 hours are required for each one credit. Generally, students select the one-credit experience and participate 3-4 hours a week. In addition to their weekly hours, students provide weekly journal entries on their activities, and attend 4 one-hour Community Companions meetings each semester.
Meetings
Meetings will occur once a month over the course of the semester, with monthly meeting times determined by the participating students in consultation with the program director.
Enrollment Process
The first step is to contact Professor Revell to indicate interest in the program. Enrollment paperwork and guidelines, along with a list of available placements will be provided. Students select a site consistent with their interests and availability and then complete the forms. Once approved, the course will appear in coin and access to the mycourses course site will be provided.
How to find a volunteer opportunity
- Contact Professor Revell for available placements
- Alternatively, Login into myUMassD
- Under Student Resources, find the section for Jobs & Career Planning
- Find link to Career Planning/Job Search Tools
- Go to Handshake and initiate a job search
- Use the keywords "Community Companion" to find opportunities
- Click on each position for additional information and application instructions
Need Help?
- For help with finding volunteer placement, contact the Career Development Center at 508-999-8658.
- For questions about Community Companions, contact Psychology Professor Dr. Andrew Revell.