Category Archives: Community Engagement

Community engagement activities from HSA, LOI, and more

Apply for the Gibbes Museum of Art Vibrant Leaders Development Program!

by Reese Michaelson

The Gibbes Museum of Art is looking for students to join their Vibrant Leaders Development Program for the summer of 2025!

The Program: A 40 hr/week, nine-week paid internship at Charleston’s only art museum, aiming to help students of color gain valuable insights, skills, and connections that pave the way for impactful careers in the museum field.

Benefits:

  • Get a 360-degree experience in an art museum context
  • Engage in one-on-one mentorship opportunities
  • Be introduced to a range of issues and activities involving planning, organization, finance, marketing, community-building, and more

Great Fit For: Students of color interested in exploring a career in the arts.

To Apply: Go to this link to apply. Applications are due February 23rd, and award recipients will be notified by April 1st.

Click here to learn more about the program.

Community Health Assessment Volunteers

by plasmatinc

Healthy Tri-County is seeking students to assist with quantitative and qualitative research methods for the 2025 Tri-County Community Health Needs Assessment.

The Opportunity: Student will experience professional work in focus group facilitation, qualitative research analysis, community based participatory research, etc. All necessary trainings are provided.

The Benefits:

  • Community-based research experience
  • Mentorship from a public health professional
  • Networking with key community organizations and major hospitals in the Tri-County

Great Fit For: Public Health / Pre-Med

Get Involved: Interested students should send a professional summary to Honors alum Madison James (mjames@tuw.org).

Serve as an Overnight Host to a Prospective Student during Honors Interview Weekend

by plasmatinc

The Honors College is seeking hosts to help with Honors Interview Weekend.

The Opportunity: The annual Honors College Interview Weekend will be held Friday, February 7 – Saturday, February 8 this spring, and we need current students living on campus to serve as an overnight host for prospective students who will be attending the event.

  • The time commitment runs from late Friday afternoon through Friday evening and wraps up Saturday morning (see below for more details).

The Benefits: By hosting prospective students, you get a chance to share with them why you chose CofC Honors and to support them during the college decision process. You will also be helping our Honors College team out; this event is absolutely not possible without student hosts.

How to Sign Up: Please complete the hosting survey by January 17, 2025. If you have any questions, you can email Bridget Alaniva at AlanivaB@cofc.edu or stop into the Honors admissions office in 6 Green Way and speak with her directly.

FAQs About Serving as an Interview Weekend Host:

  • You must be living on-campus in order to serve as a host.
  • The prospective students will bring their own bedding and will anticipate sleeping on floors, common room couches, etc.
  • Please note that you will be expected to follow all Residence Life policies, such as checking in and staying with your guests at all times.
  • As a host, you will need to attend a brief training session prior to the weekend.
  • Make sure you discuss with your room/suite mates about how many guests you can accommodate.

Time Commitment Timeline:

Friday, Feb.7

4:00-5:00 p.m. Meet and move in your prospective students

6:15 p.m. Drop prospective students off for dinner

8:00 p.m. Pick up prospective students

Saturday, Feb. 8

8:00-8:30 a.m. Drop off your prospective students and their belongings

 

The Lonon Foundation Is Looking for a Nonprofit Fundraising and Community Outreach Intern

by Reese Michaelson

The Lonon Foundation is a local nonprofit and Honors Engaged partner organization that provides psychosocial and emotional resources for children impacted by a parent’s or caregiver’s cancer diagnosis.

The Opportunity: They are looking for a college student with an interest in nonprofit work, fundraising, and community outreach to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field while making a meaningful contribution to their mission. As a Fundraising and Outreach Intern, you will assist with various tasks related to fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach and advocacy.

Responsibilities Include: Research, community advocacy, donor communications, fundraising support, administrative tasks, and collaborative partnerships.

Details: This internship will take place during the spring semester, and be 5-7 hours per week. It’s largely remote, with occasional in-person meetings. It is unpaid and can count for college credit.

Qualifications: Strong written communication skills, detail-oriented, comfortable working in Google Workspace, genuine interest in nonprofit work and community impact, and an ability to work independently and collaboratively. Though not necessary, reliable transportation is recommended.

To Apply: Submit your resume and a one page cover letter explaining why you are interested in this internship and what skills you can bring to the role to annalonon@thelononfoundation.org. Applications are due by Monday, January 20th.

Learn more about the Lonon Foundation by clicking here.

Community Health Assessment Volunteers

by plasmatinc

Healthy Tri-County is seeking students to assist with quantitative and qualitative research methods for the 2025 Tri-County Community Health Needs Assessment.

The Opportunity: Student will experience professional work in focus group facilitation, qualitative research analysis, community based participatory research, etc. All necessary trainings are provided.

The Benefits:

  • Community-based research experience
  • Mentorship from a public health professional
  • Networking with key community organizations and major hospitals in the Tri-County

Great Fit For: Public Health / Pre-Med

Get Involved: Interested students should send a professional summary to Honors alum Madison James (mjames@tuw.org).

WePickle Charleston Is Looking for Pickleball Instructors!

by Reese Michaelson

WePickle - YouTubeWePickle needs instructors in the Charleston peninsula and surrounding areas!

Details: WePickle Charleston teaches pickleball in area schools and needs instructors and volunteers. They are currently interviewing for Spring 2025 positions.

Great Fit For: Students who are passionate about pickleball, possess excellent communication skills, and are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and love for the game with others. If you have experience teaching pickleball and are dedicated to helping others succeed on the court, they want to hear from you.

To Apply: Please contact Craig Massey at wepicklecraig@gmail.com or 843-860-7687. Find more details about getting involved here.

For more information, check out their website.

Fun and Flexible Tutoring Opportunity for College Students!

by Reese Michaelson

Exemplary Capabilities are hiring motivated and organized students to join their academic success team! They work with ages and levels from K-12 and beyond in a variety of subjects.

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Work with ages and levels from K-12 and beyond
  • FREE food on-site
  • 15 minutes from CofC with direct bus route available
  • Fun work environment

Great Fit For: Any student, regardless of major or class, who wants to make a difference!

To Apply: Go to this link, scan the QR code on the provided flyer, or email your resume to valerie.momentum@capabilitiesllc.com.

For more information, contact Valerie White at valerie.momentum@capabilitiesllc.com or (843) 608-8479, or you can click this link.

Sustainable Art Mural Design for the Blue Line Project

by Reese Michaelson

You’re invited to submit a design for the Blue Line Project’s Mural Design Contest!

Details: The Blue Line Project is an awareness initiative that aims to educate our community about the reality of sea level rise and climate change by visualizing the potential impacts of storm surges through art installations. They plan to bring this conversation to the College of Charleston campus by designing a mural on the 114 Wentworth building, facing the downtown student garden.

Design Guidelines: For your submissions, you’re encouraged to sketch out your ideas however you are comfortable, whether that is a pencil sketch of ideas or if you prefer to make it online. You can use colors to convey different levels of details if you want to, or you can use shading instead. The requirements for the submission are:

  • 3 visible blue lines at varying heights (about 10ft, 12ft, and 16ft tall)
  • Must be at least the height of the maximum line, but as wide as you would like
  • May not include profanity, political, derogatory language, or religious references

Other than that, the entire design is up to you!

Great Opportunity For: Any student with a passion for sustainability, regardless of your major, year of study, or prior artistic background!

Submissions: Click this link to submit your design! Submissions close on Friday, November 22nd.

For more information, check out the details at the submission link, contact Honors student Abby Malloy at malloyam@g.cofc.edu, or reach out to the Blue Line Project on Instagram.