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Brookhaven Counts is a math tutoring program for students enrolled in college-level mathematics courses, MATH 1414 or higher, that targets children in grades 3-9 
“I had a blast! I love working with kids and being able to help them out is a great feeling.” |
A civic engagement project, Democracy in Action is for students enrolled in government and related courses. Activities include voter registration drives and political campaign work, such as door-to-door canvassing, phone bank, circulating political information, distributing yard signs and designing marketing materials. 
“Service Learning has given me a better understanding of the
political system, and how important it is to be involved.” |
The Go! Centers represent a school-to college transition program that seeks to enroll 630,000 students in Texas colleges and universities by 2015. Brookhaven College has GO! Centers where you can help local high school students learn about college. Volunteer today! 
“Going to college can be so complicated. It’s great to be able
to help students understand the process better.” |
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A reading/literacy tutoring program, Brookhaven Counts is for students enrolled in college-level English courses, ENGL 1301 or higher, targeting children in grades K-8 in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch, Dallas and Richardson independent school districts. Help a child learn to read! 
“Teachers are glad you are there and |
A mentoring project for boys in fourth- and fifth grades, Fit Body Boyz, is designed to improve self-esteem, embrace a healthy attitude and teach proper exercise and good nutrition. In response to obesity and diabetes affecting more children every day, the goal of Fit Body Boyz is to focus on early education, mentoring and fitness. 
“I was able to feel the joy of teaching young children the sport I love.” |
Service Matters is a Dallas County Community College District service-learning program that provides volunteer opportunities in a variety of service areas that include children and youth, family support, health care, on-campus opportunities, senior adult services, disability services, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and environmental services. 
“The experience I had at the Salvation Army was good for adapting reality to the theory I learned in class.” |
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Earth Challenge is an environmental service-learning program where you can engage in research, service and peer-based experiential activities that have to do with air quality, water pollution, alternative energy, noise pollution, xeriscaping, global warming and recycling. 
“We were able to restore the beauty of the landscape and habitat that had been destroyed by recreational vehicles. I was very proud of our work.” |
International Conversation Partners, ICP, pairs native English speakers with ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students. Students work with one or two students to help them practice English. They do not tutor; they simply engage the ESOL students in casual conversation and help the students learn more about the American culture. Times are flexible, and you meet with students on campus. "There is so much diversity on campus. I have become very interested and excited to meet other international students." |
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