ORNT 106 - Volunteering & Community Srvce

Institution:

West Virginia Northern Community College

Subject:

Orientation

Description:

This course is designed to prepare students to be citizens in a participatory democracy and to understand the dilemma and paradoxes of an individualistic culture. Students develop an understanding of the need for volunteers, the history of volunteering, reasons individuals volunteer and benefits of community service. Students are also introduced to agencies and organizations in the community that are in need of volunteer services. This course is a field experience combined with related lectures. The field experience is coordinated in conjunction with the College's Student Senate Community Outreach Opportunity Program (COOP) and class projects.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wvncc.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 233-5900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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