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Succeeding in Service<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Succeeding in Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before volunteering with a community organization or working on a community-engaged program, we recommend that you prepare yourself by watching the following orientation videos. These videos are designed to help you think about the kind of service project you are interested in and make sure you are prepared to work with a community organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Getting Started: UMW CCE Volunteer Training. <\/a>This video, the first in a series of three, helps you find volunteer opportunities and get started with community engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Engaging in Community Service: UMW CCE Volunteer Training.<\/a> This short video provides some best practices for volunteering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Learning and Reflecting: UMW CCE Volunteer Training.<\/a> This short video provides an overview of the ways in which you can learn from your volunteer experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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