Service - Learning
Students
Welcome UTSA students! We invite you to explore the variety of programs and resources available to you. Whether you are interested in finding opportunities to take a service-learning class, are looking for a service-learning placement, or have questions about service-learning our staff are here to assist you.
Available Service-Learning Opportunities
Directions: Students please explore the Service-Learning opportunities with the following agencies below. Remember to fill out the UTSA Release and Indemnification form and turn it in to your professor before you begin. You may contact the agency directly or email our service-learning office at servicelearning@utsa.edu to set up an appointment.
Individual Opportunities
Wells Fargo Community Leadership Award Application
| Opportunity Title | Agency Name | Theme |
| Mentor | Northside Alternative Middle School | Education, Mentoring, Teens |
| General Service Volunteer | San Antonio Children's Museum | Children, Education |
| Mentoring | Rayburn Elementary School | Mentoring, Education |
| Hospice Volunteer | Lighthouse Hospice | Elderly, Health |
| Horse Therapy Assistant | The Saddle Light Center | Children, Health, Animals |
| Child Supervision Volunteer | Any Baby Can | Children, Education |
| Patient Volunteer | Hospice Compassus | Elderly, Health |
| Mentor, Tutor | SAYouth | Children, Education |
| Development Assistant | American Lung Association | Health Development |
| Emergency Shelter Child Care Assistant *Additional Information * |
Boysville | Children, Families |
| Financials Intern *Additional Information* |
HUG ME, INK | Mental Health, arts |
| Marketing Intern *Additional Information* |
HUG ME, INK | Mental Health, arts |
| Fundraising Intern *Additional Information* |
HUG ME, INK | Mental Health, arts |
| No Kill Program Intern | San Antonio Area Foundation | Animals |
| Court Monitor *Additional Information* |
Catholic Charities | Mental Health, Criminology |
| Website/Platform Designer | American Heart Association | Health, Technology |
| Academic Tutor **Additional Information** |
Catholic Charities SIP | Education, Children |
Group Opportunities
| Opportunity Title | Agency Name | Theme |
| Block Walk Volunteers | San Antonio Area Foundation | Animal Issues, Advocacy |
Other opportunities are available. Please browse our list of Community Agencies or email us at servicelearning@utsa.edu to set up an appointment so that we can assist you in finding an ideal placement.
Why Take a Service-Learning Class?
- Enhanced understanding of academic curriculum.
- Increased interaction with peers and faculty.
- First-hand experience with economic, social, cultural, and political contexts and factors that shape concepts addressed in course work.
- Fostering civic responsibility.
- Understand how the non-profit, government or educational sector functions.
- Grow your understanding of diverse cultures and communities.
- Improve your ability to handle ambiguity and be open to change; become more flexible.
- Develop or enhance your skills, especially in the areas of communication, collaboration, and leadership.
- Grow a professional network of people you might connect with again later for jobs or internships.
