Campus Life
Community Service
Goose Bump Jump
The Goose Bump Jump is the Kent County vesion of the Polar Bear Plunge. All proceeds benefit the Kent Center, which aids developmetally disabled adults. Specifically, the proceeds aid the Center sponsor the adults in the Special Olympics.
So what exactly is going on when?
The Jump is held in mid-November at Betterton Beach.
The schedule of events for that day as is follows:
Noon Registration on the beach.
1:45 Costume Parade and Celebrity Introductions
2pm Group Photo
2:15 Jump!
Melt Down Party/Pig Roast to follow at the Betterton Volunteer Fire Company
Betterton is about 25 min. from Washington College. The Rock Hall Trolley Company will provide transportation from the Fire Dept. to the Beach all day.
Please contact Beth Anne Langrell for more information and to sign up!
Service can be one of the most gratifying aspects of the college experience, and it plays a big role in the lives of Washington College Students. Whether you prefer working with children, preserving the environment, feeding the hungry, or brightening the lives of the elderly, you will find plenty of opportunities to get involved in the surrounding community.
Why Community Service?
People get involved in community work for a variety of reasons—to explore various social issues, as a class requirement, to gain professional experience, or to experience Chestertown beyond the campus grounds. The connections and relationships that emerge through community work differ based on each individual's time commitment, interests, and experience.
Questions when seeking community service projects
- What are your motivations?
- What do you hope to gain from this experience?
- What do you have to offer?
- What do you hope to achieve?
- Are there particular social issues that you would like to address?
- Are there particular kinds of people, age groups or communities you would like to work with?
- How much do you already know about the issue or constituency?
- Is there a need to learn more before acting?
- Would you like to continue a past interest or pursue new experiences?
- Are you interested in direct work with people, or would you rather do administrative, research, or policy work?
- How can you connect your community experiences with your academic and professional goals?
- What kind of work would challenge you the most?
- How much time do you realistically have?
Where can I volunteer?
Check out the Service Opportunities to see local and national service opportunities. To get invovled on campus, check out Campus Service Groups!
If you have questions please contact Secretary of Service Learning for the SGA Mike Powell, mpowell2@washcoll.edu, or the Director of Student Development Programs Beth Anne Roy, broy2@washcoll.edu.
Service Challenge
A challenge for the entire Washington College community (students, staff, faculty, alumni, trustees, friends, etc.) to complete 17 community service projects in the communities where we work and live between Birthday Ball weekend and the end of the spring semester (approximately 82 days).
Anyone can submit a project description and pictures from that service project to cthompson5@washcoll.edu and the Young Alumni & Current Student Involvement committee will keep track. We can announce the outcome of the challenge during Reunion/Commencement.
Timeline: February 21 - May 13 (beginning of Reunion/Commencement weekend) (82 days)