Would you like to "volunteer" to help others and learn something new but just can't seem to find the time? Maricopans throughout the district are contributing their time and talents to benefit our community. From assisting elementary school students to helping children and adults with disabilities ride horses as part of their therapy, MCCCD employees are showing their commitment to service learning.
Creative Pathways Maricopa Learns Through Service provides employees up to a total of six hours per month in learning through community based service. Participants select from a list of non-profit agencies where they wish to serve by making a contribution to the agency and gain new knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Available to:
- Employed at least 2 years as a full-time Governing Board approved or specially funded employee
- Not on probation or under disciplinary action
Steps for Participation:
- Review the Skills Matrix (pdf), and identify your desired learning outcomes. View the Community Partners page to select a location for your community based learning. Contact Creative Pathways if your preferred agency that is not on the list.
- Meet with your Supervisor/Chair to discuss your placement idea and obtain support for your participation.
- Fill out the MLTS application.
- Creative Pathways will confirm that your project plan meets the criteria and will contact the Community Partner to complete Site Approval process. Process includes Site Safety and Health assessment, review of employee's learning objectives, and signature of the Community Partner Agreement.
- Applicants will be required to attend an orientation session describing community based learning.
- After placement has begun you will be required to submit weekly time logs
- At the end of your placement, complete an Evaluation and have your community partner complete a Community Partner Evaluation.