{"id":1632,"date":"2020-05-21T16:38:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T16:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/?page_id=1632"},"modified":"2026-06-02T21:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T21:18:07","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/frequently-asked-questions-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic nav-is-justified horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-inactive-color:#ebeaea;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-border-color:#ebeaea;--awb-active-border-color:#3a3a3a;\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-5ae66b3706f95c60db7\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-generalinformation\" href=\"#tab-5ae66b3706f95c60db7\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-info-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>General Information<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-81c2b2d1baecfd81a69\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-projects\" href=\"#tab-81c2b2d1baecfd81a69\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-tasks fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Projects<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-5ae66b3706f95c60db7\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-generalinformation\" href=\"#tab-5ae66b3706f95c60db7\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-info-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>General Information<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-generalinformation\" id=\"tab-5ae66b3706f95c60db7\">\n<div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:12pt;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);--awb-divider-hover-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#89385b;--awb-content-color:#000000;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#3a3a3a;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Oswald&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-line-height:1.5;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-1632-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-05840985ed9c6f763 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_05840985ed9c6f763\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"05840985ed9c6f763\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-1\" data-target=\"#05840985ed9c6f763\" href=\"#05840985ed9c6f763\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How may we contact CFS?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"05840985ed9c6f763\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_05840985ed9c6f763\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Contact the CFS via phone <a href=\"tel:+18162714100\">(816) 271-4100<\/a> or via email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:centerforservice@missouriwestern.edu\">centerforservice@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-28e5abbbefc1c7575 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_28e5abbbefc1c7575\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"28e5abbbefc1c7575\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-1\" data-target=\"#28e5abbbefc1c7575\" href=\"#28e5abbbefc1c7575\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is required of our organization?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"28e5abbbefc1c7575\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_28e5abbbefc1c7575\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Communication and feedback are an important part of our process. Agency staff supervising our students\u2019 volunteer hours are encouraged to communicate with them the same as they would a regular staff member regarding schedule, project needs and general daily information. Any disciplinary matters should be brought to the attention of the Center for Service Director immediately so we may work with the agency to resolve the situation, or terminate the placement if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-465596a6dac26d2fe fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_465596a6dac26d2fe\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"465596a6dac26d2fe\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-1\" data-target=\"#465596a6dac26d2fe\" href=\"#465596a6dac26d2fe\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How are we contacted throughout the process?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"465596a6dac26d2fe\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_465596a6dac26d2fe\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">The CFS will respond to your project request via email. We will share your opportunity using various outlets and notify you if we have a student or group interested in helping you out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-031dbdec9f8e62487 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_031dbdec9f8e62487\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"031dbdec9f8e62487\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-1\" data-target=\"#031dbdec9f8e62487\" href=\"#031dbdec9f8e62487\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How does our organization register with CFS?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"031dbdec9f8e62487\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_031dbdec9f8e62487\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Go to our website<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/\">\u00a0https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/<\/a>\u00a0and select\u00a0<i>Submit a Project\u00a0<\/i>under the\u00a0<i>For Partners<\/i>\u00a0tab. Once information has been submitted, a representative from the CFS will contact you with more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a2185bc96780e91d5 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a2185bc96780e91d5\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a2185bc96780e91d5\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-1\" data-target=\"#a2185bc96780e91d5\" href=\"#a2185bc96780e91d5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I submit a service opportunity for the Center for Service?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a2185bc96780e91d5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a2185bc96780e91d5\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Under the For Partners tab on the CFS website, select Submit a Project. First time users will need to create a new account. This\u00a0should be created by the project coordinator or designated representative in the organization that will be the main contact for the service projects. Unless specified\u00a0within the project form, all contact from Center for Service will be communicated to the registrant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-22d868864d8ff573c fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_22d868864d8ff573c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"22d868864d8ff573c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-1\" data-target=\"#22d868864d8ff573c\" href=\"#22d868864d8ff573c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does the organization have to be a nonprofit?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"22d868864d8ff573c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_22d868864d8ff573c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">No, not directly. If your for-profit organization is hosting an event that is supporting the community at-large, we want to help!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-81c2b2d1baecfd81a69\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-projects\" href=\"#tab-81c2b2d1baecfd81a69\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-tasks fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Projects<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-projects\" id=\"tab-81c2b2d1baecfd81a69\">\n<div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:12pt;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);--awb-divider-hover-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#89385b;--awb-content-color:#000000;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#3a3a3a;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Oswald&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-line-height:1.5;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-1632-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-26fb4502bb220478b fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_26fb4502bb220478b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"26fb4502bb220478b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#26fb4502bb220478b\" href=\"#26fb4502bb220478b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">If I have questions, whom do I call?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"26fb4502bb220478b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_26fb4502bb220478b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Please reach out to the Center for Service at your convenience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+18162714100\">(816) 271-4100<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:centerforservice@missouriwestern.edu\">centerforservice@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3de137f6775d8d864 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3de137f6775d8d864\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3de137f6775d8d864\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#3de137f6775d8d864\" href=\"#3de137f6775d8d864\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">May we specify certain footwear or clothing for a service opportunity?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3de137f6775d8d864\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3de137f6775d8d864\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. The students will come as they are. If there are specific requirements such as clothing or footwear, please be sure to include that information in the project description.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-561fbc93f3eb30ead fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_561fbc93f3eb30ead\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"561fbc93f3eb30ead\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#561fbc93f3eb30ead\" href=\"#561fbc93f3eb30ead\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Have students had a background check?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"561fbc93f3eb30ead\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_561fbc93f3eb30ead\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No. Background checks are not provided by the Center for Service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f8db375438ba47832 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f8db375438ba47832\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f8db375438ba47832\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#f8db375438ba47832\" href=\"#f8db375438ba47832\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do you promote the project?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f8db375438ba47832\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f8db375438ba47832\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>When students submit a participation form to participate with the CFS, available projects are listed for the student to choose.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-30868e0042d373d36 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_30868e0042d373d36\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"30868e0042d373d36\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#30868e0042d373d36\" href=\"#30868e0042d373d36\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are students to be compensated?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"30868e0042d373d36\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_30868e0042d373d36\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No, the students are part of a service-learning program that provides credit for Community Service Learning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b35dd5a135f570180 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b35dd5a135f570180\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b35dd5a135f570180\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#b35dd5a135f570180\" href=\"#b35dd5a135f570180\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What counts as service hours earned?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b35dd5a135f570180\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b35dd5a135f570180\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Orientation, training and service count toward service hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e68948f457f622c61 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e68948f457f622c61\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e68948f457f622c61\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#e68948f457f622c61\" href=\"#e68948f457f622c61\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if a student does not show or does not stay for their entire time slot?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e68948f457f622c61\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e68948f457f622c61\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The student will be using a service log provided by the CFS. Please be sure time in\/time out are correct before signing off on their hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-81bd29b9ae74493ae fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_81bd29b9ae74493ae\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"81bd29b9ae74493ae\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#81bd29b9ae74493ae\" href=\"#81bd29b9ae74493ae\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When do we start counting hours for the students? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"81bd29b9ae74493ae\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_81bd29b9ae74493ae\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Service hours begin as soon as students arrive at the project site and have checked in with the program coordinator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-8d02cebcbeb401cff fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_8d02cebcbeb401cff\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8d02cebcbeb401cff\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#8d02cebcbeb401cff\" href=\"#8d02cebcbeb401cff\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When will I know who and how many students have signed up for the project?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8d02cebcbeb401cff\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_8d02cebcbeb401cff\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>We recommend agencies create a sign up form using a free program such as Signup Genius, or in the very least a Google Form. The CFS can share this sign up link across our channels and you will receive immediate notification when someone signs up. This allows you to capture contact info and directly send communications to your volunteers such as location, start time, event cancellation or other urgent notifications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9b634e535371d0102 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_9b634e535371d0102\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9b634e535371d0102\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#9b634e535371d0102\" href=\"#9b634e535371d0102\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if the project is cancelled or the date has changed?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9b634e535371d0102\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9b634e535371d0102\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Please contact the CFS right away so we can inform any students who have signed up to let them know of the change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d97e8c4e1a637ae19 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d97e8c4e1a637ae19\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d97e8c4e1a637ae19\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#d97e8c4e1a637ae19\" href=\"#d97e8c4e1a637ae19\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">May we request specific skill sets or students?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d97e8c4e1a637ae19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d97e8c4e1a637ae19\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>If you have a special request, contact the Center for Service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9b87147fa9d4a007a fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_9b87147fa9d4a007a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9b87147fa9d4a007a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#9b87147fa9d4a007a\" href=\"#9b87147fa9d4a007a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How many students can we use?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9b87147fa9d4a007a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9b87147fa9d4a007a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You may request as many students as you need for the project! There is no limit. Students will choose service opportunities, so project descriptions help guide them to your project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0d75996034b96a027 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0d75996034b96a027\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0d75996034b96a027\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#0d75996034b96a027\" href=\"#0d75996034b96a027\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if we have more than one project?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0d75996034b96a027\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0d75996034b96a027\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Please submit a project form for each project. If the project is the same but for different days, list the additional dates and times on the initial project form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-314ceb80148afcff1 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_314ceb80148afcff1\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"314ceb80148afcff1\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#314ceb80148afcff1\" href=\"#314ceb80148afcff1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is there a template for the project description?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"314ceb80148afcff1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_314ceb80148afcff1\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. The service learning opportunity\/project description should include this information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How does this service learning opportunity serve others?<\/li>\n<li>Describe the project. Include details of the activity that will take place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-857dde282a7140ac7 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_857dde282a7140ac7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"857dde282a7140ac7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#857dde282a7140ac7\" href=\"#857dde282a7140ac7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long is the project partner agreement?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"857dde282a7140ac7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_857dde282a7140ac7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The agreement can be considered a one-time individual project or a recurring project that lasts for several months. If the project changes, please contact CFS so we may update the information for the students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-acdf7be6c62fbe36b fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_acdf7be6c62fbe36b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acdf7be6c62fbe36b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#acdf7be6c62fbe36b\" href=\"#acdf7be6c62fbe36b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">May students serve virtually?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"acdf7be6c62fbe36b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_acdf7be6c62fbe36b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes! Technology requirements will need to be included in the project description so students can confirm that they are set up adequately to provide virtual service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c3506e002f9157bef fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c3506e002f9157bef\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c3506e002f9157bef\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#c3506e002f9157bef\" href=\"#c3506e002f9157bef\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if my project has specific needs or requirements?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c3506e002f9157bef\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c3506e002f9157bef\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Please include the information in the project description so that information can be conveyed to the students when choosing their project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-788b1850322d6c1c6 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_788b1850322d6c1c6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"788b1850322d6c1c6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1632-2\" data-target=\"#788b1850322d6c1c6\" href=\"#788b1850322d6c1c6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if I have more than one department that might need services?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"788b1850322d6c1c6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_788b1850322d6c1c6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Submit a form for each department or project within the organization. This will be beneficial if there are different project coordinators.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For additional questions that may be of use, please view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/frequently-asked-questions\">Student FAQ\u2019s<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":100,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1632","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-08-20 02:11:43","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1632","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/100"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1632"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1632\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4077,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1632\/revisions\/4077"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1632"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1632"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/center-for-service\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1632"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}