Jandon Center for Community Engagement
Advancing Social Equity and Supporting Healthy Communities
The Jandon Center engages faculty, students and community partners on social-change projects that tackle community-driven goals. Through experiential learning and scholarship, students build essential capacities in critical thinking while providing significant leadership on urgent, complex issues facing communities and society.
AmeriCorps VISTA Opportunities
AmeriCorps VISTA applications are currently being accepted for a STEM Outreach VISTA position at the Jandon Center with an August 1, 2017 start date.
This AmeriCorps VISTA position is co-administered by the Jandon Center and the Campus Compact of Southern New England. The main goal of the position is to implement and improve specific social and educational outcomes in public schools. Applications are preferred by June 23, 2017, but they will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must apply to the Jandon Center and the Campus Compact of Southern New England.
See the STEM Outreach VISTA job description and application information.
Making a Difference in the Community
By the Numbers
Jandon Center Events
CSO Welcome Party
- JCCE Wright Hall 013, 4:15-5:30 p.m.
Come learn about the Community Service Office (CSO), the Jandon Center for Community Engagement (JCCE), and community service opportunities. Meet students already involved! Join us for treats and prizes.
CSO Community Service Fair
- Campus Center Carroll Room, 4-5:15 p.m.
Want to get involved in community service, but not sure how? Don’t miss out! Drop by to discover ways to get involved with urban agriculture, tutoring, food justice and more. Representatives from Community Service Office partner agencies are looking forward to sharing opportunities at their agencies with you.
Dig In and Volunteer with CSO at Gardening the Community
- 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (on site 9 a.m.-noon)
Come volunteer with the CSO for our first fall trip to Gardening the Community! GTC is an intersectional food justice organization based in Springfield. GTC focuses on youth development, community building, and growing good food. Transportation is provided. The gardening event will take place outdoors. Sunscreen and bug spray are provided. Please bring water and a snack if you need one. Email ewhittier@smith.edu for more information.
Contact
Wright Hall
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063