Get Involved
Whether this is your first experience with community service, you’re looking to further develop your volunteer and leadership skills, or your student organization is looking to hold a facilitated social issue dialogue, Terps for Change has something for everyone. Check out the options below to see what your Terps for Change journey could look like!
Perfect for…
- First-year students in search of an on-campus community
- First-time service learners
- Those building on previous service experience
- Those interested in deepening their understanding of social issues and inequities
What you’ll do:
- Apply at the start of the semester and complete a 20-minute interview
- Commit to at least one semester of service
- Serve at least 2-3 hours at your site each week for the duration of the program
- Participate in a weekly hour-long dialogue with volunteers from other service sites
Skills you’ll gain:
- Hands-on service experience in a specialized issue area
- Professional development
- The ability to speak across difference about complex topics
Perfect for…
- Student organizations looking to engage members in a discussion about social issues, social identity, inclusion, or community voice
- Student service organizations looking to deepen their reflection and social issue education
What you’ll do:
- Fill out the form linked below to show your interest in hosting a Pop-Up Dialogue
- Have a consultation with a Terps for Change staff member to see if Pop-Ups is the right fit for your organization
- A Terps for Change Coordinator will visit your organization and facilitate a community dialogue and reflective discussion on social issues, social identities, or community voice, depending on the needs and interests of your organization.
- Your leadership has the option to work with our coordinators to design the discussion/activity plan to better suit your org's mission
Perfect for…
- Former Terps for Change volunteers looking to dedicate more time and energy to the program
- Students looking to develop leadership, facilitation, and logistical skills
- Organized, team-oriented students with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and grow
What you’ll do:
- Apply the semester before your desired year of service and complete a 30-minute interview
- Commit to a full academic semester (about 10 hours a week) as a coordinator
- Attend weekly Monday Night Meetings (Mondays 4:00-5:00pm) to develop facilitation and leadership skills (attendance at MNM every week is mandatory, so keep this in mind when applying)
- Attend student leader retreats at the beginning of each semester
- Assist with marketing and recruitment for Terps for Change volunteers
- Meet weekly and maintain regular communication with your Co-Coordinators.
- Volunteer at your Terps for Change site weekly.
- Co-facilitate interactive and informative activity plans for 8 weekly one-hour community dialogues.
- Work with Terps for Change staff individually and in Team Debriefs for problem-solving and professional development
- Conduct site visits during the first two weeks of class
- Build community and enhance participation among the T4C participants you work with
Skills you’ll gain:
- Plan and facilitate a quality dialogue experience
- Develop communication and organizational skills
- Analyze social issues as they relate to service
- Understand how social identities impact our lives and society
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Building relationships with community partners and managing logistics
Perfect for…
- Former Terps for Change coordinators looking for an even more intensive leadership experience
- Experienced and organized student leaders looking to deepen professional development in specific project areas
- Creative and collaborative students interested in contributing their ideas and experiences to the growth and development of the program as a whole
The Terps for Change internship is a selective opportunity open only to students who have previously served in a leadership role with Terps for Change. Inquire at terpsforchange@umd.edu for a full position description and information on how to apply.