So, you want to make a difference in the world. You’ve come to the right place!
Do you want to volunteer in the community, apply for a service leadership work-study position, participate in civic dialogue, or to get involved in a social innovation challenge? Maybe you are interested in taking a community-based learning class or partnering with a local activist movement or advocacy organization? Whatever your civic interest, we are here to help you identify a personalized array of experiences that will equip you with the skills and insights necessary to explore your civic aspirations.
One of the most rewarding ways Grinnell College students give back to the larger Grinnell community is by mentoring K-8 students at local schools. But getting quickly to and from the school sites around town can be challenging.
In collaboration with the College’s Office of Civic Education and Innovation, many faculty members have implemented community-engaged aspects into their courses. Community-engaged learning (C-EL) classes were the vision of Wadzanai Motsi-Khatai ’12, who championed a …