Center for
Service-learning
Community Service, Instruction, and Reflection
What is service-learning?
Service-Learning is "a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities." (National Service-Learning Clearinghouse)
Get involved in your community, and do something fun and exciting! Our sponsored projects are a great way to make a difference in your community, meet new people, network with local community partners, build your resume, and have fun.
Please click on the GREEN "Find Opportunities" button to find specific sponsored projects.
Current flexible on-going opportunities are below:
Please reach out to your Edmonds College Service Learning Coordinator, Joanne (joanne.califano@edmonds.edu), if you'd like more information regarding the following opportunities! If you engage in these opportunities below, please self-report your hours to our team for consideration for Certificate of Service Learning.
1) Lynnwood Neighborhood Center!
Wednesday, April 15 1:00 informational meeting and tour for Edmonds College students interested in a volunteer opportunity. The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is NOW OPEN! This new facility will house some amazing non-profits that serve the community! Edmonds College Students are invited to volunteer at the Center itself, or for one of the non-profits housed within. Volunteering can provide great work experience and you will meet people central to our lovely town of Lynnwood!
For a special Edmonds College students tour and volunteer opportunity, please plan to join us on Wednesday, April 15, from 1:00 - 3:00.
Please sign up if you are interested in attending the tour so we know you are coming, by clicking on the green button that says "Find Opportunities" on this page.
The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is currently looking for Greeters, Program Support, Event Monitoring, Event Support, Resource Center Receptionist, and Kitchen support. Students can respond directly to Lynnwood Neighborhood Center and Volunteers of America Western Washington, VOAWW. They will need your formal application so they can run a background check.
Students who volunteer for this or any organization can self-report volunteer hours to Edmonds College Service Learning to have time logged into our database.
2) Sail Sand Point
Sail Sand Point thrives on the enthusiasm, time, and expertise donated by our community.
Our volunteer program allows anyone to get involved at SSP, become part of our community,
AND earn Open Boating rental time!
Sail Sand Point 501(c)3 non-profit sailing school is located in Magnuson Park on Lake
Washington. Volunteers help with a wide variety of projects throughout the year, ranging
from facility and boat maintenance to marketing and office assistance.
Volunteers may donate their time to ongoing projects or participate in one-day events
as often as they’d like. In return, volunteers receive one hour of Open Boating rental
time for every three hours of volunteer service.
No training or sailing experience is necessary to participate! Some volunteer areas
or special events may require training, which Sail Sand Point will provide.
By filling out the form below volunteers (18+) agree to receive emails a couple of
times a year with volunteer opportunities. Volunteers will need to grant Sail Sand
Point permission to run a Washington State background check to ensure the safety of
our program participants, volunteers, users, and staff. Sign up with SSP to Volunteer Here - (Must provide own transportation)
3) Student Representative to the Faculty Senate Voice Activity Group at Edmonds College
Students, would you like to share your voice and give input to further shape practices at the college? The Faculty Senate Student Voice Activity Group is looking for students who can communicate effectively and who wish to give input and respond to conversations about campus life and student experience here at Edmonds College.
Group members will attend three meetings per quarter, and these will be virtual.
To learn more about this college governance group and to volunteer your input and time, please use this link to the Student Voice Activity Group Sign-up Google form
4) Edmonds Waterfront Center
The City of Edmonds "Edmonds Waterfront Center" is a vibrant community organization dedicated to connecting and supporting people
of all ages. This community center is in downtown Edmonds right on the beautiful Puget
Sound waterfront. Edmonds College students have volunteered here to assist with fashion
shows, serving meals, and working at one of the two senior thrift stores, learning
business and people skills in the process. A Thriftstore and a Furniture Showroom
Store are happy to recruit volunteers!
5) City of Edmonds Historical Museum
The City of Edmonds Historical Museum has opportunities for volunteers who want to learn about operating a local museum, setting up displays and interacting with the community. Please contact your Service Learning team at your college, or reach out to the museum website for opportunities in: Marketing, Events, Hospitality and Culinary fields
6) PAWS of Lynnwood
Would you like to spend time with adoptable pets who are in need of some human interaction? The PAWS Companion Animal Shelter has a need for volunteers at it's Lynnwood location. Depending on your skills and interest, they have a variety of roles.
7) My Edmonds News
If you are interested in writing, publishing, or in photography, there are volunteer positions for you at this local newspaper, MyEdmondsNews. Please contact the editor for more information at myedmondsnews@gmail.com
8) House of Wisdom
Share your knowledge and wisdom by tutoring youth in your community through this organization. The mission of this tutoring non-profit called the House of Wisdom, is to provide free, inclusive academic support and culturally responsive mentorship to under-served youth—especially immigrant, refugee, and first-generation students—while fostering their overall well-being through safe, empowering environments that promote belonging, resilience, and lifelong learning.
There are four locations operated by House of Wisdom, and one location is right here on the Edmonds College campus, Gateway 201. Stop in and meet the team Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6pm. To start tutoring, they ask you to fill out this volunteer form and commit a few hours a week, or as much time as you can find in your schedule.
9) "Conversations to Remember"
Virtual visits to combat loneliness in our older senior community.
You can be a part of a non-profit organization dedicated to helping seniors by arranging
weekly virtual visits between them and college students. It is an easy way for college
students to make a big difference in the lives of seniors. In addition, it is easy
and convenient. Conversations to Remember does all the work of finding the seniors, coordinating the calls, and finding other
students to partner with on the calls. We are always looking for new volunteers, as
we have new senior citizens joining our program all the time. Training provided!
10) City of Edmonds Driftwood Players
There are many ways you can volunteer for this volunteer-based nonprofit community theatre! Besides acting, you can personally get involved in other ways (ushering, set painting, acting, being a stagehand, and more!) Please attend an orientation.
Why should YOU get involved?
Make a real impact in your community!
Build Your Resume: Volunteer work looks great on your resume!
Meet Like-Minded People
Get Outside & Have Fun
Service-Learning Guidelines
Questions?
Please contact Joanne Califano at 425.640.1127 or joanne.califano@edu or visit our contact page.
Support for these programs comes from the Associated Students of Edmonds College and other campus and community partners.
Washington Service Corps
Funded by the Washington Service Corps, our AmeriCorps member will be leading our service-learning projects that focus on environmental restoration in our community. Our AmeriCorps volunteer also supports our Green Team Student Sustainability Advocates, who are dedicated to providing education to the campus about sustainable practices.