2016-17 online application form
2016-17 online application form
Read this information before submitting the online application form.
COORDINATORS, PROJECT COMMUNITY POSITIONS
Description
Historically Project Community has been the hub of student community engagement and outreach. Project Community organizes unique events to inform students and the campus community about volunteerism, community engagement and learning opportunities. It connects the campus community to the larger surrounding community while upholding values of social justice, fairness and equality.
The two Coordinators for Project Community plan and oversee about ten major projects throughout the academic year. They recruit and build campus teams to assist in the organization, communications, marketing, publicity, funding and execution of events. Project Community Coordinators work closely with Site Coordinators and Bonner Center Fellows to explain to students, faculty, staff and administrators the exciting and important work being done at community sites and to ensure strong communications and collaboration among Site Coordinators and Fellows. Project Community Coordinators serve as liaison to student government and student organizations.
Coordinators work from the Project Community office located in the Bonner Center.
FAQS
1. Can I be a co-coordinator?
Yes, but it’s up to the Volunteer Training Coordinator and the Bonner Center staff. We’ll look at the situation as a whole and then decide. In some instances, co-coordinators work well, especially if one is staying on after the other leaves, and can insure continuity on the site.
2. Can a freshman apply?
Yes, but only under unusual circumstances. Contact the Volunteer Training Coordinator and the Bonner Center staff for more info.
3. Can I serve for less than a year?
No. If you leave in the middle of the year, it’s not fair to the team you’ve assembled and trained, to the site host or to the community members you’ve worked with. If you’re not sure you can serve a year, please don’t apply.
4. Why is commitment an important part of the job?
You may be working with children, moms, families, vets, homeless, people in tough spots, or you might be working with a team that is counting on you. If you’re not committed, others may suffer. Take your job seriously. Treat it like a job.
5. I have a hard time telling people to their face that they’ve let me and others down.
Don’t count on the Internet to do the work for you. Texting and email do not take the place of face-to-face accountability. If you don’t like responsibility then being a Site Coordinator might not be for you. If on the other hand you want to learn how to be a strong leader and good communicator, take on the challenge!
6. I just want to help people. I don’t have time to show others what to do.
Good leaders are also good learners and good listeners. If you are impatient, you might want to improve your skills and effectiveness. As a Project Coordinator you will be responsible for forming and directing a team. If you’re in a rush, few will respect you.
7. I have a hard time keeping up with school work and family life. Is this a problem?
Time management and choosing what’s important is very difficult. If this is a very big challenge then applying to be a Site Coordinator might be too much for you.
8. I love sharing with others.
Advocacy is the formal way of speaking for or representing a cause, an action, a group, a people, etc. As Site Coordinator it is your responsibility to learn about your site, the community it represents, the individuals, their strengths, etc. You are expected to share your impressions and views with the campus community, to explain why you are there and what you and your team hope to achieve, or why you are fundraising on behalf of your site.
9. I’m pretty bad about answering email, getting to places on time, etc.
Habits can be broken and skills can be learned. What’s required is your commitment to changing habits, learning new skills and improving the lives of those at the sites you supervise.
Communication and information is a common complaint at Guilford despite the college's small size. At the Bonner Center we are committed to good communications and expect all Site Coordinators to practice them, too.
10. How do I apply to be a Hunger Fellow or Guilford College Public Health Fellow?
Fellows are different from Site Coordinators. They receive scholarship money. They cannot be Bonner Scholars. Some of their responsibilities are similar to those of Site Coordinators.
Read this information before submitting the online application form.
SITE COORDINATOR POSITION
What do Site Coordinators do?
Historically, Site Coordinators have played an important role in building Guilford’s reputation as college committed to social change. The traditions of the Bonner Center stretch back many years and students who have worked here — Bonner Scholars, Fellows, CCE and traditional students — are among the best and strongest leaders and community advocates that have graduated from Guilford. Nationally, the Bonner Center is known for its many community sites and the challenges it offers to students to demonstrate their volunteer and leadership skills.
Site Coordinators serve a one-year minimum. Students who might be interested in serving for more than one year will be favored. Students can also consider serving as joint or co-coordinators. They oversee the regular operations of service sites located throughout the Greensboro. They provide leadership for Guilford College students participating at service sites. They act as engaged citizens, campus leaders and model scholars. They play a special role promoting community service and learning and educating fellow students and the campus community about issues concerning our service sites, our city, county and beyond. They advocate and speak for people and communities represented at their sites that cannot speak for themselves. They serve as bridges between the campus community and service site communities. They facilitate understanding and learning between our communities.
SITE COORDINATOR POSITION
What do Site Coordinators do?
Historically, Site Coordinators have played an important role in building Guilford’s reputation as college committed to social change. The traditions of the Bonner Center stretch back many years and students who have worked here — Bonner Scholars, Fellows, CCE and traditional students — are among the best and strongest leaders and community advocates that have graduated from Guilford. Nationally, the Bonner Center is known for its many community sites and the challenges it offers to students to demonstrate their volunteer and leadership skills.
Site Coordinators serve a one-year minimum. Students who might be interested in serving for more than one year will be favored. Students can also consider serving as joint or co-coordinators. They oversee the regular operations of service sites located throughout the Greensboro. They provide leadership for Guilford College students participating at service sites. They act as engaged citizens, campus leaders and model scholars. They play a special role promoting community service and learning and educating fellow students and the campus community about issues concerning our service sites, our city, county and beyond. They advocate and speak for people and communities represented at their sites that cannot speak for themselves. They serve as bridges between the campus community and service site communities. They facilitate understanding and learning between our communities.
| Requirements The Site Coordinator • position is open to all students • reports to the Volunteer Training Coordinator • works with Project Community Coordinators • commits 310 hours to the position • must attend Premester and cultural competency training • must attend biweekly 2-hour management, site operations and leadership meetings. • must keep accurate records of volunteer hours. • ensures that all Guilford College participants on site are trained • must document work and progress of the site. • must present at the Community Service Institute • must present at the Guilford Undergraduate Symposium | Rewards • Membership in the Bonner Center Leadership Network • If you are not a Bonner Scholar or Bonner Center Fellow, you will receive a stipend to attend Premester training • Opportunities to travel, attend conferences, workshops, etc • Opportunities for community, academic and professional recognition • Letters of recommendation from regional and national nonprofits and orgs • Letters of recommendation from non-academics (it helps to have more than professors' letters) • Strong portfolio that gets you to the “next level” • Tons of networking, education, employment and career-building opportunities • Documented evidence of accomplishments • Concrete projects and examples of service and advocacy work • Assistance in creation of online resume, Web identity and promotion |
2016-17 online application form
Read this information before submitting the online application form.
COORDINATORS, PROJECT COMMUNITY POSITIONS
Description
Historically Project Community has been the hub of student community engagement and outreach. Project Community organizes unique events to inform students and the campus community about volunteerism, community engagement and learning opportunities. It connects the campus community to the larger surrounding community while upholding values of social justice, fairness and equality.
The two Coordinators for Project Community plan and oversee about ten major projects throughout the academic year. They recruit and build campus teams to assist in the organization, communications, marketing, publicity, funding and execution of events. Project Community Coordinators work closely with Site Coordinators and Bonner Center Fellows to explain to students, faculty, staff and administrators the exciting and important work being done at community sites and to ensure strong communications and collaboration among Site Coordinators and Fellows. Project Community Coordinators serve as liaison to student government and student organizations.
Coordinators work from the Project Community office located in the Bonner Center.
| Requirements The Site Coordinator • position is open to all students • reports to the Volunteer Training Coordinator • works with Project Community Coordinators • commits 310 hours to the position • must attend Premester and cultural competency training • must attend biweekly 2-hour management, site operations and leadership meetings. • must keep accurate records of volunteer hours. • ensures that all Guilford College participants on site are trained • must document work and progress of the site. • must present at the Community Service Institute • must present at the Guilford Undergraduate Symposium | Rewards • Membership in the Bonner Center Leadership Network • If you are not a Bonner Scholar or Bonner Center Fellow, you will receive a stipend to attend Premester training • Opportunities to travel, attend conferences, workshops, etc • Opportunities for community, academic and professional recognition • Letters of recommendation from regional and national nonprofits and orgs • Letters of recommendation from non-academics (it helps to have more than professors' letters) • Strong portfolio that gets you to the “next level” • Tons of networking, education, employment and career-building opportunities • Documented evidence of accomplishments • Concrete projects and examples of service and advocacy work • Assistance in creation of online resume, Web identity and promotion |
FAQS
1. Can I be a co-coordinator?
Yes, but it’s up to the Volunteer Training Coordinator and the Bonner Center staff. We’ll look at the situation as a whole and then decide. In some instances, co-coordinators work well, especially if one is staying on after the other leaves, and can insure continuity on the site.
2. Can a freshman apply?
Yes, but only under unusual circumstances. Contact the Volunteer Training Coordinator and the Bonner Center staff for more info.
3. Can I serve for less than a year?
No. If you leave in the middle of the year, it’s not fair to the team you’ve assembled and trained, to the site host or to the community members you’ve worked with. If you’re not sure you can serve a year, please don’t apply.
4. Why is commitment an important part of the job?
You may be working with children, moms, families, vets, homeless, people in tough spots, or you might be working with a team that is counting on you. If you’re not committed, others may suffer. Take your job seriously. Treat it like a job.
5. I have a hard time telling people to their face that they’ve let me and others down.
Don’t count on the Internet to do the work for you. Texting and email do not take the place of face-to-face accountability. If you don’t like responsibility then being a Site Coordinator might not be for you. If on the other hand you want to learn how to be a strong leader and good communicator, take on the challenge!
6. I just want to help people. I don’t have time to show others what to do.
Good leaders are also good learners and good listeners. If you are impatient, you might want to improve your skills and effectiveness. As a Project Coordinator you will be responsible for forming and directing a team. If you’re in a rush, few will respect you.
7. I have a hard time keeping up with school work and family life. Is this a problem?
Time management and choosing what’s important is very difficult. If this is a very big challenge then applying to be a Site Coordinator might be too much for you.
8. I love sharing with others.
Advocacy is the formal way of speaking for or representing a cause, an action, a group, a people, etc. As Site Coordinator it is your responsibility to learn about your site, the community it represents, the individuals, their strengths, etc. You are expected to share your impressions and views with the campus community, to explain why you are there and what you and your team hope to achieve, or why you are fundraising on behalf of your site.
9. I’m pretty bad about answering email, getting to places on time, etc.
Habits can be broken and skills can be learned. What’s required is your commitment to changing habits, learning new skills and improving the lives of those at the sites you supervise.
Communication and information is a common complaint at Guilford despite the college's small size. At the Bonner Center we are committed to good communications and expect all Site Coordinators to practice them, too.
10. How do I apply to be a Hunger Fellow or Guilford College Public Health Fellow?
Fellows are different from Site Coordinators. They receive scholarship money. They cannot be Bonner Scholars. Some of their responsibilities are similar to those of Site Coordinators.
