Community Service and NonProfit Internship Programs
Students can earn money while helping the community through one of our three service programs. The Scholars Service Grant Program (SSG), the Community Service Scholarship Program (CSSP), and the Community Service Scholarship Program: Future Scholars Component (CSSPFS) exist to help students earn and learn!
Scholars Service Grant Program (SSG)
This program is designed to help students who want to volunteer on-campus promoting campus involvement, as well as at approved off-campus service sites. Renewable grants of $960 are available per semester for qualified students who volunteer 60 hours. Positions are filled on a first come, first served basis. Approximately 125 slots are filled each semester.
Community Service Scholarship Program (CSSP)
This program is available to fund students who volunteer with participating nonprofit agencies, schools or government organizations in the four county service area (Fresno, Kings, Madera, or Tulare) served by Fresno State. Upon completion of 150 community service hours, students earn $1,500 scholarships and 3 units of credit. In some cases, organizations seek students for 75 hours where students earn $750 scholarships and 1 unit of credit.
Community Service Scholarship Program: Future Scholars Component (CSSPFS)
Twenty positions are offered during each academic year for students who volunteer with nonprofit agencies, schools or government organizations in the four county service area (Fresno, Kings, Madera, or Tulare) served by Fresno State. Upon completion of 150 community service hours, students earn $1,500 scholarships and 3 units of credit. Positions are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Student Quotes:
“This experience has made an everlasting impact on my life. It tells me how important it is to get involved in my community and really reach out to the people who are in need.”
Site: Fresno County Library Adult Literacy Center
“Professionally, there is nothing in the world that can replace my internship experience. This was such a great opportunity for me to use all that I have been learning in school.”
Site: Direction Sports
“These programs are a great source to help students gain experience in their careers before they graduate. It also helps us decide whether the career chosen is the right one! Thanks!”
Site: Fresno State Joyce M. Huggins Early Education Center
Agency/Site Quotes:
“We have always been pleased with the caliber of students who have interned in our department. This program is instrumental in providing a well-rounded work experience for students preparing to enter the work force.”
Site: Saint Agnes Medical Center Foundation
“Our student was an integral part of our team. Her enthusiasm, strong writing skills, attention to detail and professionalism will take her far in this industry.”
Site: Community Medical Center Communication Department
“These students really seem to know the importance of hard work – they are all very dedicated. We appreciate them very much.”
Site: Fresno State Associated Students, Inc.
How can students participate?
Review each program’s website and, if needed, make an appointment with Aleta Wolfe, Career Experience Counselor, in Career Services, Joyal 256, ext. 82381 to discuss requirements or seek more information.