University of Michigan - Flint

Whether you are a residential or a commuting student, being part of UM-Flint means that you are part of the Flint community. To start learning about the amenities Downtown Flint has to offer within walking distance, check out the "My Flint" Maps. These maps include:

• major streets
• banking institutions
• clothing and apparel stores
• coffee shops
• cultural institutions and organizations
• government institutions
• grocery stores
• health and beauty stores
• nightlife spots
• restaurants

Support local businesses and help to strengthen the local economy!

Positions are still open for CCE Student Advisory Representative positions and Alternative Spring Break Site Leader Positions.  Another call for applications will be sent to the student body in Fall 2009.

For complete information and to apply, please see the links below: 

Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Site Leader Application

CCE Student Advisory Group Representative Application

Center for Civic Engagment offers a range of issue-based volunteer opportunities throughout the academic year! More information can be found on our Upcoming Events page: http://www.umflint.edu/cce/upcoming_events.htm

Resource Genesee (formerly known as The Resource Center) provides a searchable database for volunteer opportunities in Genesee County. You may search for volunteer opportunities by social issue, activities you would enjoy, skills you offer or would like to learn, and your availability. To search the database, please visit http://www.rescen.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

The Commitment to Service (CTS) program offers distinguished honors for UM-Flint students who complete and document at least 300 hours of service during their academic career at UM-Flint and submit a two-page final reflection essay prior to graduation. Students who successfully complete this program receive an honor cord to wear at graduation, a letter of recognition from the Chancellor, a transcript of submitted volunteer hours, and an award certificate. These honors help graduates build their portfolios and set themselves apart from other candidates for jobs and graduate school!

Service activities should meet a recognized community need through a non-profit agency, group or school. Service projects may be completed as part of a course, a university sponsored community service program, a student organization/club, or through a student's own initiative.  All allowable hours must be documented on the Community Service Learning Transcript Forms provided by CCE.  All hours must be submitted by the last day of the semester in which they occurred. Please note that most volunteer hours can be double-counted for the CTS and MSS programs!

Sign up for CTS by Friday, May 29th to receive a free gift! For more information about this program or how to join, please contact Gary Ashley at (810) 424-5458 or gaashley@umflint.edu.

(CTS April 2007 Graduates)

The Michigan Service Scholar (MSS) program is part of a state-wide initiative by Michigan Campus Compact and The Corporation for National and Community Service, and is administered at UM-Flint by the Center for Civic Engagement. MSS rewards students who complete 300 service hours and program requirements (training session, monthly reporting, and a survey) during a 12-month program with a $1,000 educational award. This educational award is applied to a student's UM-Flint account to be used for qualified educational purposes (e.g. tuition).  

Please note that most volunteer hours can be double-counted for the CTS and MSS programs! More information on this program and upcoming trainings can be found at: http://www.micampuscompact.org/mss.asp. 

For more information about this program or how to join, please contact Gary Ashley at (810) 424-5458 or gaashley@umflint.edu.