Denise Stephenson Communications 135
Title of Couse: Gender Studies in Communication
Why Service Learning?
1) It’s vital that you observe female/male, female/female, and male/male communications in a natural setting. To do this well, it’s best if it is not a setting you already inhabit. As you’ll discover during this course, much of our communication is embedded in expected gender roles, therefore, stepping out of our everyday environments will help us see such communication more clearly so that we can analyze the communication as communication rather than having a personal stake in outcomes of conversations.
2) Service Learning is an active way to engage in learning about communication. Too often, we sit back and read our textbooks, often falling asleep in the process. We don’t get involved with the subject matter. We take it in via words on a page or lecture delivered in class. Communication is all around us. Our world works, or doesn’t, as well as our communication flows. This project allows you to see gendered communication in everyday life—someone else’s. You’ll have the objective distance to judge why some communication patterns, particularly gendered ones, work better in certain situations than others.
3) The ability to reflect on our own lives is crucial to putting into practice what we learn about communication. Service learning provides an optimal opportunity for reflection. It allows you to first apply the theories and concepts to other’s communications and then it invites you to consider how those communications are similar or dissimilar from your own.
4) Reflection provides opportunity for change. The dynamic of observing, recording, and reflecting will create a situation where you can decide to change your own communication style if you want to. It will not require, but it might encourage, alterations in your future communications.
5) And while you’re observing and learning and maybe even changing, you’ll also be providing service in the community—something to be proud of.
For this class, I ask that you perform 10 hours of service learning as part of your study of gendered communication. All of these service learning opportunities are rich with communication between varied ages and genders which will allow you to apply the knowledge you’re gaining in this class. There are many service learning options provided by MiraCosta beyond those listed below including many schools in the county. If nothing on this list appeals to you, please ask me about options. Also, an alternative assignment is available if this service would create a hardship for you to perform.
Recommended Service Learning Sites for COMM 135:
| American Red Cross; San Diego County & Temecula |
Help with blood drives throughout San Diego County. Bilingual volunteers are helpful. Application and background check required. |
Carina Kagen
(858) 232-0427 |
| Best Foot Forward Program Palmquist Elementary School; Oceanside |
Interview children about what they have read. 1hr/week required. Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 8:00-3:00. Wed. 8:00-12:30. |
Charlene West
(760) 757-0337 |
| Carlsbad Boys and Girls Club |
Volunteers assist with children's activities. All volunteers must complete an application and agree to a background check (paid by the B&GC). |
Patty Tate
(760) 729-0956
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| Boys and Girls Club Encinitas |
Recreation and education, mentoring, after school programs and homework assistance.
Mon.-Fri. 3:00-6:00pm.
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Denise Lesko
(760) 753-6351
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| Boys and Girls Club Oceanside |
Assist with children's activities. Middle School: Mon. 1:30-6:00, Tues.-Fri. 2:15-6:00, Elementary School: 3:00-6:00 Monday-Friday. Fingerprinting, interview, and application required. |
Jodie Diamond
(760) 433-8920
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Boys and Girls Club of
Vista |
Provide guidance and leadership to youth members. Monday- Friday 6:30-8:30 am and 3:00-6:00pm. Flexible hours and additional school sites are available. Background check, fingerprinting required. Experience with youth strongly preferred, Bilingual a plus. |
Matt Koumaras
(760) 724-6606
ext. 10
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Fraternity House Inc.
Vista: Michaelle House
Escondido: Fraternity House |
Fraternity House operates 2 residential homes for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Volunteer needs include: visiting with residents, playing games, assisting with resident activities / outings. Assist with household tasks, yard work, cooking, baking, and tutoring for residents who are studying for the GED. *TB test is mandatory, volunteer application, and orientation session |
Heather Hoyt
(760) 736-0292
ext. 102
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MADD:Mother's Against Drunk Driving
Scripps Ranch |
Numerous opportunities are available: Youth in Action support (youth ages 18 &19yrs are needed to assist law enforcement community with compliance checks), Speakers Bureau, Public Awareness Booths, Latino Outreach, 5K Walk Like MADD, and Tie one on for Safety Campaign. Application and training required. Must not be involved in current DUI offense. Hours are based on student's interest and MADD projects available. |
Sherri Stromlund
(858) 564-0780
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MiraCosta College
Special Ed. Class |
Students are needed to assist with special education classroom. The class is held at the MiraCosta College Community Learning Center located on Mission Avenue in Oceanside. Mondays-Thursdays 1:15-3:15 & Fridays 12:45-2:45. The students in the special education classroom have mental retardation and are a very happy and open group of people. |
Leslie Mangini
(760) 729-8434 X345 |
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society; Camp Pendleton |
Volunteer opportunities include: receptionist, casework assistance, budget for baby instructors, and thrift shop help. Mon.-Fri. 8:00-4:00. |
Roxanne Clouse
(760) 725-5337
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North County Adult Day Health Center
Vista |
Help with activities, interact with participants, help with arts & crafts, food service, and exercise room. Minimum of 8 hours per semester. Hours are Mon.-Tues. & Thurs.-Fri. 9:30-2:00. *TB test required. |
Rick Gilbert
(760) 758-2210 |
Oak Crest Middle School
Encinitas |
Classroom assistance is needed during the day Mon-Fri 7:35-2:15. Math tutors are also needed for after school tutoring. Help is also needed w/ CESMART lab (Career Exploration Science Math and Research Technology). It is an amazing lab with 20 stations where kids can do hands on research and exploration of varied occupations. All volunteers must be finger printed before participating in activities involving students. If interested, first contact classified personnel office at (760) 753-6491. |
Debra Cruse
(760) 753-6241 ext. 3413 |
Everyone a Reader Literacy Program
San Diego County |
Reading tutors for first-third grade students with a commitment of one hour per week. Attend a three hour training session- see website for volunteer application. *TB test required. Please note: This program places reading tutors at schools throughout the county. Just call and they can connect you with the school of your choice. |
Cindy Dunlevy
(858) 292-3682
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Seacrest Village Retirement Communities
Encinitas |
This organization serves people of the Jewish faith. There are a variety of jobs available such as Wii instructors, art teachers, outing accompaniment, photographer, walking partner, computer lab assistant, and the list goes on. Students must serve a minimum of 20 hours, attend a 1.5 hour training, and wear appropriate attire (including shoes with closed toes). Monday-Thursday all times available, Friday any time before 4:00pm. No volunteers are used on Saturdays. On Sunday all times are available. |
Jenell Coker
(760) 942-0081 ext.1216
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St. Mary's Star of the Sea School and Preschool
Oceanside |
Help with preschool and elementary school programs. Many opportunities available. Hours vary by day and grade setting. Volunteers must present proof of current TB (not older than 4 years) and must obtain a background and fingerprinting check, paid by St. Mary Star of Sea. |
Debbie Shapiro
(760) 722-7475
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| Vista Community Clinic |
Clinic providers and volunteers help promote and practice early literacy by reading to children while they are in the clinics' waiting area and by encouraging parents to read to their children. TB test, volunteer application and program orientation required |
Silvia Alcantar
(760) 631-5000
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| Women's Resource Center |
Students are needed to assist with children's activities and in the thrift store. Thrift store volunteer hours are: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm. Children's activities hours are: Wednesday 5:30-7:30 pm and Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm. Students must submit an application, interview, and submit a monthly time sheet. |
Katie Jacquet
(760) 757-3500 ext. 122
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