Community Based Learning

Metro State’s strategic planning goal #3 is to engage, collaborate and work with the community. In support of this strategic planning goal, the Office of Student Activities has Community Based Learning opportunities that link education and learning with volunteerism and participation with community based organizations.

Throughout the academic year, students have opportunities to volunteer with community agencies within the 7 county metro Denver area. Past community agencies include: Assisted Cycling Tours, Food Bank of the Rockies, Friends of Dinosaur Ridge, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, and many more!
Past participants state that the Community Based Learning program has given them:

a greater understanding of social issues within the metro Denver area,
opportunities to meet and participate with other Metro State students,
a chance to connect with faculty and staff outside the classroom,
and a warm fuzzy feeling that can only be achieved by giving back to your community!

Beginning in 2009-10, The Office of Student Activities will partner with PLACE (Partners in Leadership and Community Engagement??) to create an even wider range of volunteer and community-based learning opportunities. Visit the Office of Student Activities in Tivoli 305 to learn more about how you can get engaged in your community!

Community Based Learning (CBL) - Volunteer Evaluation Form

Volunteer Sign Up Sheet

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Zooma Women’s Race

Venue: Central Park, Stapleton
Date: September 20, 2009
Time: The event begins at 7:30am but volunteers need to be there at 6:30am
Duties: Course Marshal – directing runners on the course, ensuring they stay on the right path and are safe from vehicles and other hazards. Volunteers are welcome to stay for the post-race party after the event.
Proceeds: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

2009 Walk-Run-Ride

Venue: Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Date: September 20, 2009
Time: Registration begins at 9am but volunteers should be there by 8am
Duties: Cooking duties and Timing duties
Proceeds: Second Wind Fund of Metro Denver

Denver Botanic Gardens Pumpkin Festival

Venue: Denver Botanic Gardens, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128
Date: October 11, 2009
Time: The event is all day and therefore there are two volunteer shifts – 8am-12:30pm OR 12pm-5pm
Duties: Pumpkin measurers, cashiers, children’s activity leaders, and more

2009 Denver Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk

Venue: Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver
Time: Volunteers are asked to report at 7am
Date: November 01,2009
Duties: checking in walkers, collecting pledges, distributing refreshments, working at rest stops, assisting along the route and cheering walkers across the finish line
Proceeds: Lustgarten Foundation

Thank you for your interest in and commitment to volunteering

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