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Committed to the belief that an education includes both fostering students' intellectual growth and developing them into socially responsible citizens, the Pride Service Site Leaders program was created in 2014.  Taking volunteerism to the next level, the program is designed to develop student civic leaders at Widener University.
 
Ten upperclassmen are selected to act as volunteer coordinators, liaisons, and/or managers for a service site and work with a designated community partner in Chester throughout the academic school year.  In addition to providing service, the Pride Service Site Leader’s focus is to motivate and recruit other Widener students to volunteer.  Pride Service Site Leaders commit to serving 160 hours per year, and in return, receive an annual $1,500 award.

Successful participants of the program often possess the following qualifications:

• Ability to influence and motivate peers
• Demonstrate initiative; able to be a self-starter
• Manage time and projects effectively
• Persistence and a “can-do” attitude
• Communicate clearly and effectively to others
• Conduct oneself in a respectable, professional manner

APPLY TODAY!  The Office of Civic Engagement is now accepting applications for the 2015-16 academic school year. 

The Pride Service Site Leader application consists of a cover letter and resume.

In a one-page, single-spaced cover letter, applicants should communicate why they are applying to the program and why they are an ideal candidate based on their experiences, skill sets, and passions.  In a one-page resume, applicants should include their contact information, activities, awards, and community service experiences.

Applicants must submit their completed applications by Friday, March 27, 2015 as one attachment (saved as a PDF file) via e-mail to Anita Barrett at acbarrett@widener.edu with "PSSL Resume" in the e-mail subject line.

For questions on the program, please contact Anita Barrett at acbarrett@widener.edu