Resources for Student Organizations
The Ginsberg Center offers the following resources for U-M student organizations involved in community service and service-learning. Please contact Dave Waterhouse (hoohouse@umich.edu) to discuss how any of the resources below can advance your student organization's work in the community.
- Advising/Consulting
- Funding
- Learning from the Community
- Educational Resources
- Supported ASB program
- Volunteer Connection
- Information and Referral
- Speakers Bureau
- Meeting Space
- Transportation
- Non-Profit Job Search Links
Advising/Consulting (top)
If you are a student organization that is either involved in community service, social action, or activism, or would like to be, we'd like to offer our support in any way we can. A staff member has been designated specifically for this purpose. He can help with starting up or building your organization, retreat-planning, developing service sites, education & training, group building, fundraising, problem solving, or whatever else you might need. For any of these needs please contact:
Dave Waterhouse, Director of Student Initiatives
Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning
1024 Hill Street (corner of Hill and East University)
(734) 647-8769
hoohouse@umich.edu
Funding (top)
Student Initiative Grants: The Ginsberg Center invites proposals from MSA-recognized student organizations for initiatives that will advance the Ginsberg Center's mission to engage students, faculty, and community members in learning together through community service and civic participation in a diverse democratic society. Click here for a current year description, timeline, and application.
Funding support for campus events: Each year, on our campus and in our world, there are pressing social issues that students are compelled to educate about, respond to and act on. Ginsberg is interested in supporting these efforts and considers requests for financial support for events on campus related to service and social justice. Click here for an application. These requests are considered on a rolling basis and should be submitted to Ginsberg.funding@umich.edu.
Learning from the Community (top)
Learning from the Community is a series of workshops preparing people for participation in the community. Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and community members participate in workshops that are co-facilitated by community members and university faculty or staff members. The workshops focus on understanding social identity, building practical skills around issues such as privilege, entering and exiting the community, program planning, working with youth, grant writing and many others. This is a great educational opportunity for student organizations and their members. Click here for more information.
Educational Resources (top)
Student Organizations who want to supplement their service with intentional education for their members can find many resources at the Ginsberg Center. Resources include articles, activities, and movies, and address topics such as social issue education, leadership development, identity, privilege, multiculturalism, civic responsibility, and many others.
Supported Alternative Spring Breaks program (top)
Ginsberg will work closely with up to ten qualifying groups this year as part of a redefined Supported ASB program. Groups will be selected based upon an application and intake process, to ensure that they are in line with Ginsberg’s mission. In exchange for specific support and resources, groups will be expected to participate in mandatory training, and abide by program policies. For more information, and an application, e-mail supported.asb@umich.edu.
Volunteer Connection (top)
You can get information about community service opportunities from any computer by accessing Volunteer Connection, our web-based volunteer matching and information service. Check out www.volunteer-connection.umich.edu for a calendar of upcoming events as well as a comprehensive list of opportunities that will allow you to search by agency, opportunity or interest.
Information and Referral (top)
Through the Ginsberg Center, student organizations have access to information about on-going or one-time community service opportunities in over 300 community agencies and social action groups, both on campus and in the broader community. Ginsberg Center staff are available to help you decide where your interests and skills could best be matched with the needs of the community
Speakers Bureau (top)
Ginsberg Center staff and student leaders are available to speak to your organization, class, department, or other group. These presentations can focus on specific social issues, opportunities to get involved, or can be tailored to the interests of your group.
Meeting Space (top)
The Ginsberg Center has several meeting spaces that are available for service-related meetings and gatherings. Contact us at 647-7402 to reserve a space.
Transportation (top)
The Ginsberg Center has vehicles available for courses, America Reads tutoring, and co-curricular activities whose programming originates at the Ginsberg Center.
If you have transportation needs and your request is not related to a Ginsberg program, or a Ginsberg vehicle is unavailable other options exist and should be explored. You are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Activities and Leadership (SAL) for additional assistance. SAL will work with your organization to reserve a University vehicle. Click here for additional information and the necessary forms.
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