Community Partners

Welcome to the Community Partner page. If you are new to service learning start at the Learn More section below to find out more about service learning and partnering with the university.

Go to the Make it Happen section below for the specific steps necessary to become a service learning program partner.

When you are ready to go with a project and students, visit our Working with Student section for nuts and bolts information and paperwork.

New Community Partner Handbook

Community Partner Handbook - PDF

Learn More

In this section you will find general information on academic service learning, internships and community service to help you figure out the best form of partnership for your organization.

• Navigating the University: Service Learning, Community Service, and Internships at CSU East Bay
• How Ready is your Organization for Service Learning? - Word

Make It Happen

Here you will find an easy-to follow guide outlining the steps for becoming a service learning program partner, the form that needs to be completed in order to get the process underway, and tips for finding a faculty partner.

• A Guide for Community Based Organizations: Understanding Service Learning Placements
• Checklist for Community-Based Organization Visit - Word - PDF
• Matchmaking

Working with Students

This section contains practical information on student orientation, sample sign-in and tracking sheets, and suggested guidelines for working safely with students.

• Developing and Delivering Student Orientation
• Orientation Checklist
• Community-Based Organization Service-Learning Sign-In Sheet - PDF
• Student Tracking Sheet - PDF
• Guiding Principles to Reduce Risk in Service Learning

Give Us Feedback

Community Partner Evaluation Form - Word