Category Archives: Community Engagement

Community engagement activities from HSA, LOI, and more

Three Weeks in Greece with the Sea Turtles? Yes Please!

by plasmatinc

The Center for Civic Engagement is offering a 2025 Maymester Alternative Break trip to Greece focused on wildlife rehabilitation and sustainable Tourism.

Alternative Break? An immersive educational travel experience that connects students with thought leaders and community organizations who are serving their communities in forward-thinking ways.

The Maymester Trip: Travel to Zakynthos, Greece from May 23 – June 11, 2025, and support sea turtle conservation efforts on the island. During the trip participants take part in strong direct service, educational programing, daily reflection, and leadership development.

  • Learn More: There’s a drop-in AB Greece 2025 information session Thursday on November 7th from 11:00 am- 2:30pm in Lightsey 203 for those who would like to learn more or have any questions.

How to Apply: Submit the application form by Wednesday, November 13 by 10 p.m.

 

Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers: A Conversation on Charleston’s Underserved Communities

by Reese Michaelson

The Center for Sustainable Development is hosting a conversational event centered around the underserved communities of Charleston next week!

The Panel: The speakers at this event will include…

  • Dr. Rénard Harris, professor of teacher education
  • Lauren Herterich, Executive Director of Kids on Point, an Honors Engaged partner organization
  • Jeckie Winston of Friends of Gadsden Creek

When & Where: This event will be…

  • On Tuesday, November 12th, from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
  • In the Alumni Center

To Attend: No registration required! Free drinks and snacks will be provided at the event.

Downtown High School Seeking Paid Tutors

by plasmatinc

Early College High School (ECHS), located downtown at 66 Columbus St., is seeking tutors to support high school students in math, science and Spanish.

About ECHS: We are proud to offer our first generation college students the opportunity to take dual-enrollment courses so that they may earn up to an Associate’s degree by the time they graduate high school.

The Opportunity:

  • Support first generation students in their dual enrollment courses (including Prob Stats, Bio101/102, Anatomy/Physiology, Calculus, Trigonometry, and Spanish101/102)
  • Work 1:1 or in small groups
  • Potential to earn $17/hour (1-7 hours/week)

How to Get Involved: We are able to offer one paid position for $17/hour (apply online through the school district); we’d also welcome additional tutors on a volunteer basis (email Cat Misar, AVID Coordinator, to learn more: catherine_misar@charleston.k12.sc.us)

FoodShare Moncks Corner: Public Health AmeriCorps Opportunity

by Reese Michaelson

FoodShare in Monck’s Corner through Trident United Way has an opportunity for students or recent graduates to expand food and nutrition services available in the Tri-County Area.

The Opportunity: The PHA Service Member, under the supervision of Trident United Way’s FoodShare Berkeley program, will provide assistance and support to the FoodShare Berkeley Hub to expand food and nutrition security strategies to community members in underserved areas across the county. The Service Member will primarily focus on the distribution and promotion of the Fresh Food Box in the community.

Benefits: Benefits for Service Members include a stipend/living allowance, real-world experience in the public health field, tailored mentorship/coaching, opportunities to network with the PHA community, and eligibility for a Segal Education Award upon completion of service. Service may be used to fulfill practicum or applied experience requirements.

To Apply: Fill out the NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps Application and select SC-II for the service opportunity you are applying for.

For more information click this link or send an email to Madison James at mjames@tuw.org.

You’re Invited to Attend or Volunteer at the Motivate HER Entrepreneurship Conference!

by Reese Michaelson

You’re invited to attend or volunteer at the Increasing Hope’s Women’s Business Center Motivate HER conference, an exciting event designed to inspire and empower entrepreneurs in the Lowcountry. The action-packed day will include inspiring speakers, informative workshops, and great networking opportunities!

Details: The Motivate HER conference will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lowcountry Conference Center. Sessions will include:

  • The Mindset of Successful Entrepreneurs
  • Small Business Accounting: Mastering Your Financials
  • Dreams to Reality: Launching Your Own Business
  • and many more! See the full event schedule here

To Attend: Register for the event here!

To Volunteer: Sign up with this link by Wednesday, September 18th. As a bonus, you’ll get to attend the conference for free! For questions about this opportunity, contact ihopewbc@increasinghope.org.

Go here for more information about the event and the Increasing Hope’s Women’s Business Center.

The Lonon Foundation is Looking for Student Volunteers!

by Reese Michaelson

The Lonon Foundation is a local nonprofit that helps children affected by a caregiver’s cancer diagnosis. They put on FREE monthly UPLIFT events that are either virtual or in-person to bring families together and help children cope. Volunteers assist in the set-up/breakdown of the events, prepare care packages for families, engage with children, and spread awareness.

Benefits:

  • Meaningful service hours
  • The Lonon Foundation is an Honors Engaged community partner
  • Potential for a future internship
  • Get event planning, child work, and communication experience

Great Fit For: Honors students studying psychology, education, public health, communications, or that are pre-med.

Scheduling Details: Volunteers are able to sign up for events that work best for their schedule. There is at least one UPLIFT event each month and volunteer work days scheduled throughout the semester.

To Apply: Apply on Bloomerang Volunteer with this link. After applying, volunteers will complete Darkness to Light Child Abuse training at their own pace before they can work alongside children.

Learn more about the Lonon Foundation by clicking here. For more information, contact Honors student Georgia Kern (intern@thelononfoudnation.org) or Katie Lowe (uplift@thelononfoundation.org).

Become a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador

by plasmatinc

Did you know that Microsoft offers courses and micro-credentials on AI and Azure cloud?

The opportunity: Join a global community of students who are passionate about building AI-driven solutions with Microsoft technology while growing the skills you need to have greater impact in the projects and communities that matter to you.

The Benefits:

  • Grow technical AI skills
  • Boost leadership experience
  • Expand your network
  • Become a leader in the College’s suite of Microsoft products

Learn More: Take advantage of time between semesters and join this community of AI-passionate innovators and student leaders. Become a Microsoft Learn student ambassador.

Intern With the Charleston Climate Coalition

by Reese Michaelson

The Charleston Climate Coalition (CCC) is looking for a part-time student intern to work with their team on finalizing and piloting implementation of their new Environmental Justice Profile!

The Internship: This position will involve working with the CCC team to help create the digital platform on Squarespace, help with gathering contact information for agencies relevant to the dimensions of the profile, and potentially attend meetings with environmental justice experts to set up piloting projects. This internship can be completed in person in Charleston or virtually if you plan to leave the Lowcountry this summer.

More Info: The Environmental Justice Profile is a digital platform for assessing and raising awareness about community exposure and vulnerability to a wide range of dimensions of environmental and social justice harms.

Great Fit For: Self-motivated and eager students who can effectively manage time and carry out responsibilities independently. This position should especially interest students who want real-life experience fighting to protect frontline communities and bring about sustainable community-based solutions.

To Apply: Email your resume to charlestonclimatecoalition@gmail.com with the subject line EJ Profile Internship Application.

To learn more about the Charleston Climate Coalition, click this link to head to their website.