Opportunities abound for connecting communities through service

The Teaching-Learning Academy at Western Washington University invites students, faculty, staff and community members to come together for a day of service on Friday, April 15, by signing up to volunteer for one of six organizations on campus and in the community.

In 2014, the TLA proposed the creation of a trust-building event in response to that year's BIG question: "How do we ignite individual passion, purpose, and potential to co-create a culture of trust?"

The result was an annual spring day of service as part of National Volunteer Week.

Organizations include:

• Blaine Food Bank
• Sock Monkeys for Charity
• Volunteer Chore Program
• Reflective Garden
• Chuckanut Center
• Whatcom Land Trust

In addition to providing important service hours to the chosen organization, the event also offers an opportunity to connect with groups in the university and neighboring communities and to build ongoing relationships.

Western staff may use this time as part or all of their Community Service Day benefit.

Sign up online to reserve a spot. For more information, go online or email TLA@wwu.edu.