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Pathways of Service of Public Service and Civic Engagement

The Nashman Center recognizes both direct and indirect service using the Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement model. The Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement describe a range of possibilities by which we can make a contribution to the common good. These pathways intersect and overlap, demonstrating the interdependent nature inherent in working toward the common good. There is no one single path and people move in and out of these pathways over time. The six pathways are:

 

Service Hours

Service hours must meet these guidelines. In addition to the pathways, the Nashman Center utilizes the definition of community service established by the federal government’s Corporation for National and Community Service. According to the Corporation, community service activities may include but are not limited to community-engaged scholarship (service-learning), volunteer activities, as well as Federal Work-Study community service and paid community service internships. Community service includes both direct service to citizens (e.g., serving food at a soup kitchen) and indirect service (e.g., assessing community nutrition needs or managing a food bank).

 

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