Organization Update Form for U Albany's Community and Public Service Program Partners
CPSP has over 500 non-profit and public organizations locally that are eligible to participate and take volunteers earning credit through the RSSW courses. Our community partners must be registered 501C3 non-profit organizations or public organizations. They must have a bricks and mortar location and be able to provide between 60 and 100 volunteer hours per student per semester. Students can also participate at locations close to their home, given the above criteria is met by their organization for which they wish to volunteer with.
Once you have submitted an "Organization Application" and you meet the non-profit and public organization requirements, you become part of our database and this list of information is provided to students seeking a volunteer opportunity. Students resource community partner contact information and are required to contact the organizations, discuss the expectations of a volunteer and if it feels like a good match, set up an appointment to meet for essential paperwork to be completed and confirm scheduling and expectations. Most students volunteer during the fall and spring semesters.