A great way to get involved and make a bigger commitment to community service is to take on a leadership position in the S.O.U.L.S. Center. Leadership roles include organizing ongoing local community service projects, developing relationships with Greater Boston non-profit organizations, and supporting service learning projects.

There are a variety of positions available throughout the year, so take the initiative to become an advocate of change in the community by becoming a S.O.U.L.S. student leader.  

  • Service Scholars

    S.O.U.L.S. Community Service Center Scholarship 

    Students selected for this scholarship program are required to work 300 hours to support University sponsored service programs. Recipients are selected by a committee on the basis of community service involvement and merit. Only rising full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors, who have been enrolled at Suffolk University Boston full-time at least one year prior to applying, are eligible. 

    Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The award amount is $5,000 per academic year; $3,000 is posted as a grant to the student's tuition account and $2,000 is awarded as employment, which is paid on a bi-weekly basis for hours worked. The selection process takes place in the spring.

    AmeriCorps Educational Awards

    Complete 300 hours of community service during the academic year and receive an AmeriCorps educational award. For more information, contact Tim Albers at talbers@suffolk.edu.  

  • Graduate Fellows

    S.O.U.L.S. offers two separate graduate fellow positions:

    The Graduate Fellow for Community Service and Service Learning works in conjunction with the Director of Service Learning to promote community building through programmatic efforts, campus publications, and interaction with students, faculty and staff.  Additionally, this fellow is responsible for coordinating the Service Learning Faculty Assistant (SLFA) program.

    The Graduate Fellow for Community Service and College Access is responsible for the Kids 2 College and Connections to College programs that are delivered to urban students. Additionally, this fellow oversees the partnership with the Eliot K-8 School which includes supporting the school’s after-school program with student volunteers, test prep programs, and Suffolk University student groups to supplement Eliot activities.

  • Federal Work-Study

    Dedicated students who have a passion for social justice and service are encouraged to apply for community service on-campus and off-campus work-study opportunities. 

    S.O.U.L.S. Center Office Assistants

    Each academic year, 8-10 undergraduate students who have Federal Work Study (FWS) awards are offered positions as S.O.U.L.S. Center Office Assistants. These students help with daily tasks that are required to carry out the Center’s mission to engage the Suffolk University community in meaningful service work. Various roles are assigned to the students including, but not limited to, answering phones and responding to inquiries, making copies, posting promotional materials, tabling for service events, or writing articles for the bi-monthly newsletter. 

    To apply to be a S.O.U.L.S. Center Office Assistant, please submit an application [PDF] to the S.O.U.L.S. Center.

    Off-campus Opportunities

    Suffolk students with a FWS award may also choose to use the award to work off-campus at eligible public or 501(c)(3) organizations that provide jobs to serve the public interest and improve the quality of life for the community.

    What are the benefits of having a Federal Work-Study community service off-campus job?

    • Learn more about your community
    • Help improve the quality of life for members of your community
    • Gain valuable skills and work experience in the non-profit sector
    • Earn your Federal Work-Study funds

  • Project Leaders

    Project Leaders are responsible for leading groups of volunteers to our many service opportunities. In spite of full course loads and busy schedules, these students take the initiative to spread awareness and perform outreach in the community.

    Project Leaders are typically assigned to a regular, on-going service opportunity and are responsible for keeping track of student volunteer sign in and release forms, leading volunteers to project sites, tracking volunteer hours, conducting reflection activities, and ensuring quality and safety throughout the program.

    Volunteers can also serve as 'on-call' project leaders who lead volunteer groups for one-time service events. S.O.U.L.S. often responds to community organizations' one-time volunteer needs and we like to have a dedicated group of students to lead these events.

    If you are interested in becoming a Project Leader, please submit an application [PDF] to the S.O.U.L.S. Center.  

  • Service Learning Faculty Assistants

    Service Learning Faculty Assistants (SLFAs) work with a specific faculty member to provide support for service learning projects and are the primary contact for faculty members for the duration of a semester.

    Trained and supervised by the S.O.U.L.S. service learning staff, SLFAs are available to assist faculty members with student orientation, coordination of service placements, administration of paperwork, reflection activities, and ongoing project management and support.

    SLFAs receive a $300 stipend per semester.