Who Should Participate
Anyone interested in our community will benefit from participation in the Civic Engagement Workshop. The program will acquaint you with a cross section of service organizations in Pinellas County. Whether you are a new resident or have lived here for some time, this workshop will provide you with valuable information on how to become more involved in our community through civic engagement.
Program Format
The workshop will consist of six separate sessions scheduled from 8:00 am - 1:30 pm on six consecutive Mondays. The first meeting will focus on developing a global picture of how organizations engage individual volunteers to more effectively serve our community. In addition, you will participate in several activities to help you identify your skills, talents, and interests and how you might match them with community needs.
The next four sessions will be held at various locations in the community where you will learn about specific organizations and how they serve their constituencies. In the past we have focused on the environment, the arts, community health care, safety services, education, and more.
The last session will focus on strategies for becoming engaged with a community organization or project that matches up with a personal passion.
Purposes of the Program
- To acquaint participants with a variety of community-based organizations
- To open doors for possible pro bono civic engagement
- To encourage participants to use their skills, talents, and experience for the benefit of our community
Workshop Dates
1628 Mondays, February 11 through March 17
8:00 am - 1:30 pm (includes lunch)
Workshop Fee
$75 for OLLI/ASPEC members, $95 for non-members. Fee includes lunch each day, transportation to community sites and materials.
Workshop Location
Eckerd College and community sites
How to Register
Complete the registration form in the back of the catalog and submit. For additional information about the program, please contact Jim Frasier: 727.865.7155
or email: frasieje@eckerd.edu.
The Civic Engagement Workshop is planned by OLLI and ASPEC members and is part of the Eckerd College Center for Leadership and Lifelong Learning.
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