The essence of service surrounded Mills Lawn last Thursday as the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement (CLCE) held the yearly Community Partner Fair, bringing together faculty, students, and staff with 24 nearby nonprofit corporations.
Taking place once every semester, the Community Partner Fair acts as the foundation for Rollins College’s dedication to community involvement — giving students an opportunity to look through internships, volunteering opportunities, and postgraduate convenience with collaborators all over Central Florida.
24 partners were present for the fall Community Partner Fair, including Pet Rescue by Judy, LGBT+ Center Orlando, The Mustard Seed, City Year Orlando, Chance 2 Dance, VoteRiders, and Heart of Florida United Way.
Each organization showed a variety of social impacts like disability awareness, education, child and family care, sustainability, and social justice.
From noon to 2 p.m., tables were present on Mills Lawn, turning the heart of campus into a hub of engagement. Students were able to ask questions directly to community partners and learn about ways to get involved. To keep the theme, CLCE had carnival-themed games and snacks.
The event gave a place on campus for faculty, students, and staff to venture into impactful ways to get involved within the community. More than just learning about the roles of volunteering, those who attended had the ability to gain insight into the nonprofits that make up the Central Florida region and how Rollins works with these organizations year-round.
Engaging in local nonprofits gives students a chance to make new connections, work at the causes they believe are important, and earn important experience outside of school hours, typically using the fair as the beginning point to securing a spot in volunteering, internships, or gaining future employment in community work. These positions can also enhance students’ perspectives by balancing schoolwork with real-world impact.
Students who attended the Community Partner Fair walked away with flyers, contacts, and insight into how their interests can work with community demands.
To learn about additional opportunities, check out Community Partners.
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