The Community Engaged Learning Office is currently recruiting Drake students to become College Positive Volunteers (CPV). The program trains students to be ambassadors of higher education with a goal of increasing college enrollment and success for all students, with special attention to traditionally underrepresented students.

The community partnerships developed through College Positive Volunteers at Drake will center around school and community-based youth groups. Through these partnerships, CPVs will host Des Moines middle and elementary school students on campus, provide college access programming for Des Moines students at all levels, and serve as mentors/tutors in existing programs. Through various activities, CPVs will build a college-going culture and increase college knowledge around college preparation, paying for college, career selection, financial resources, etc. CPVs may oversee a scavenger hunt on campus with middle school students, lead a workshop on scholarship essay writing for high school students, or visit schools to talk about what life in college is all about.

This opportunity is great for any student interested in working with youth. Contact Jeffrey Czerwiec in the Community Engaged Learning Office at jeffrey.czerwiec@drake.edu.

—Jeffrey Czerwiec