Franklin & Marshall - The Ware Institute for Civic Engagement

For students who have a heart for learning and service!

At The Ware Institute for Civic Engagement at Franklin & Marshall College, we prepare students to take responsibilty for their communities, their government and our global society.

Lancaster provides an ideal training ground for these future roles of citizenship and stewardship. The Ware Institute has forged relationships with community leaders and provides a wide range of service and learning opportunities for students who have a strong desire to help make a difference in their school, their community, and their world.

Volunteer opportunities such as tutoring at-risk school children once a week at local elementary or secondary schools, serving meals at a local soup kitchen, participating in the F&M Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program, providing child care for single mothers in shelters, and organizing food and clothing drives, are just some of the volunteer opportunities available to students who want to make a difference.

The Ware Institute also helps develop community-based learning courses and internships for credit, provides unique summer internships with key community organizations (PSSI), and organizes the annual Putting It Together in the Community (PIT) program for first year students as well as many other programs and service opportunities throughout the school year.

Stop by the Ware Institute for Civic Engagement to discover more about the opportunities listed above. We are located in Steinman College Center, room 208. Email the Ware Institute, or call 717-291-4164.

PIT 2009

APPLICATION PERIOD:
(Now CLOSED)
PROGRAM DATES:
August 23-27, 2009

We received a record number of applicants this year - 150! There are so many wonderful first-years who wanted to participate in this program, we expanded the number of spaces from 50 to 65 and we added a special new program - Easter Seals Camp, where PITers will help with handicap children right here on campus for their service project!
THANK YOU to all who applied! We hope you stop by the Ware Institute in September and say hello and find out what other service opportunities are available.
All applicants will be notified by mail regarding their status to the program by July 6 or sooner.

2009 Public Service Summer Interns (PSSI)
Program Dates: May 27-July 31

This ten-week paid summer program helps students secure full-time internships in Lancaster County in areas such as: human services, city and county government, law and justice, education, health care, economic development, and the arts. Under the guidance of carefully selected mentors/supervisors, and with one day a week spent on campus with academic and administrative supervisors, interns learn invaluable leadership and work skills.

2009 Manheim Summer Mentoring Kids Camp
Program Dates: May 27-July 31

09 Manehim Interns Based upon the belief that individual attention and mentorship can make an important difference in children’s lives, eight interns are selected to mentor children in the Manheim Central School District. Each intern is paired with three children and they spend six weeks working as tutors, mentors, and role models. Each day, in the morning, the mentors conduct an enrichment program called "Kids Kamp." The students participate in a wide range of fun group activities aimed at developing skills such as social and emotional awareness, behavior management and problem solving.