Amherst Survival Center Civic Engagement & Service-Learning

Amherst Survival Center connects residents of Hampshire and Franklin Counties to food, clothing, healthcare, wellness, and community, primarily through volunteer efforts. The center welcomes everyone to enjoy a Breakfast Bar, Hot Lunch, Fresh Food Distribution, Free Medical Clinic, Community (free) Store and Community Center/Volunteer Program.  Other services include assistance with SNAP applications, a wellness program, job search support, and a variety of information and referral services. 

Factoring Student Backgrounds into Service-Learning

Full article: Do No Harm: Lessons from Community-Engaged Learning Applied to Community Dance

Civic Engagement

Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement to host two events April 29

Amherst Regional football program expands playbook with volunteer work at Amherst Survival Center

Volunteer Opportunities, Community Connections

Staff and Board of Directors – Amherst Survival Center

UMass Civic Engagement & Service-Learning

PDF) Lessons from Service-Learning and Community Engagement in Refugee Resettlement

Community Partners : Civic Engagement & Service-Learning : UMass Amherst

Dancing donors: Amherst middle school students donate half of proceeds from school dance to survival center