Need another class? Be a Compeer volunteer for academic credit.
Spring 2013 COMPEER CLASS Schedule
| Classes | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Training I | Thurs. Jan. 24, 2013 | 5pm to 8pm |
| Training II | Thurs. Jan. 31, 2013 | 5pm to 8pm |
| Discussion Group | Thura. Fe, 21, 2013 | 5pm to 7pm |
| Discussion Group | Thurs. March 14, 2013 | 5pm to 7pm |
| Discussion Group | Thurs. April 25, 2013 | 5pm to 7pm |
All classes will meet in LARTS - 117
First year students are welcome as volunteers. Sophomore or above standing and a 2.0 or better GPA is necessary to receive credit. Students earn 1 credit per semester and may take the Compeer experience for credit for up to 6 semesters. Students may earn experiential credits in psychology (Psych 298) or in nursing (psych 298). This is an excellent experience for pre-med, nursing, psych, soc, and pre-law students.
Students are assigned in pairs to programs that serve people with mental illness and spend a minimum of 2 hours a week at the program engaging in social and recreational activities with clients. Time slots are available on weekends and weekdays and during either the day or early evening. (Students without transportation can pair up with a student who has a car.) The paperwork for registering for credit will be completed during the training. Just show up if you are interested.
For more information, call 508.999.8649 or send email to cfrizzell@umassd.edu.
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