The Boise State Service-Learning staff is dedicated to assisting students. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns regarding service-learning. SL staff can be reached by phone at 208-426-1004, by email , or at our office in Riverfront Hall (RFH) 304.
Service-Learning always involves some risk both mentally and physically, therefore it is important to understand what these risks might be.
– Safety Tips for Service-Learning Students
– Service-Learning Risk Management Information
– Boise State Worker’s Compensation Page
Finding the Right Service Project Fit need help deciding on a site? use this worksheet to identify what your skills/interests/needs are
Road Map: overview of the semester by week. Fall 2020 Road Map || Spring 2021 Road Map
Tips for Success: how to get the most out of your SL experience
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Time Log Sheet: use this form to keep track of your SL hours-IF NEEDED. This is not required. If your class is using the Bronco Impacts system, all time should be reported in Bronco Impacts unless your community partner is not on Bronco Impacts.
The Student Initiated Project is for students choosing to design their own service-learning project. The Service-Learning Program cannot be held liable or responsible for student-initiated service projects. It is imperative that the faculty member and student ensure the service project meets course learning objectives. For details on HOW to propose and complete a Student Initiated Project see this page.
Top Ten Tips for Student Initiated Projects
Treasure Valley Regional Transit is a practical way to get around town and to your service-learning site. You can enter a destination and find the bus route you need and students ride for free! Get a bus sticker from the Information Desk in the SUB.
Boise State Cycle Learning Center is a campus-based source for basic bicycle repair services, instructional clinics, and alternative transportation information including rentals and retail.
Boise GreenBike provides a new mobility option. It’s a convenient and healthy way of getting from one place to another, all without contributing to traffic congestion or air pollution. Its easy to reserve your bike and go.
Learn more about the social issues you may encounter as part of Service-Learning
Assisting Refugees: tips, guidelines and FAQ’s about working with a refugee population
Understanding Poverty: definitions, types, and research
Issue Research: CQ Researcher provides unbiased issue profiles (overview, pro/con, background, current situation, outlook, bibliography, etc.)
Learning Through Service – A Student Guidebook for Service-Learning Across the Disciplines
A concise, clearly written guidebook for all things Service-Learning; including group work, working with community partners, reflection, and much more.
Free to students and faculty: requires Albertson’s Library authentication (myBoiseState credentials)