Service Engagement Guide (SEG) Requirements

• Be in good standing and have a GPA of at least 2.5
• Be a full-time undergraduate student during the 2022 - 2023 academic year OR
• Be part time or full time graduate student during the 2022 - 2023 academic year
• Participate and complete the 50-Hour Service Challenge during the 2021-2022 academic year
• Possess a passion to volunteer and desire to educate their peers to build awareness about social justice issues

Service Engagement Guide (SEG) Outcomes

We believe, as a result of your experience as a SEG, you will:

• Understand your own work styles and capitalize on your strengths while becoming aware of areas for further growth and development
• Gain and utilize transferable skills including communication, conflict & time management, teamwork, and collaboration
• Gain knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to lead a group of your peers through activities and educational material for a successful volunteer experience

Service Engagement Guide (SEG) Expectations

• Serve in the SEG leadership position for one academic year
• Understand the philosophy and programs of serveAkron
• Be enthusiastic, involved, and civically engaged role models
• Be a resource for students interested in volunteering and community service opportunities
• Promote ongoing involvement in serveAkron programs, initiatives and service trips
• Understand University policies and procedures to enforce them effectively
• Attend bi-weekly staff meetings
• Attend the SEG Training sessions when requested
• Serve as a leader for the Drop-In Service Events, Super Service Saturdays, and other initiatives/programs within serveAkron
• Read their campus email and respond within 48 hours when received
• Participate in and complete the 50 Hour Service Challenge
• Facilitate group reflection sessions following each volunteer opportunity
• Administer evaluations after service experiences

Students who are interested in serving as a Service Engagement Guide can apply on RooConnect! You may also contact us at serve@uakron.edu at any point to ask questions about the status of the application process.