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serve in groups alongside other like-
minded peers, while exploring ways
they can use their career interests
and skills to make a positive impact.
Since the program’s inception in
2016, 143 students have participated
in 28 NWTC Service Days serving
8 unique community partners. 67%
of participants reported they were
extremely satisfied with the service
activity and experience, while 33%
reported they were satisfied. 94%
of respondents reported they would
consider participating in more
NWTC Service Days in the future.
Alicia Hartwig, a Service Day
participant volunteering at St. Vincent
de Paul shared, “As a future nurse, it
is my responsibility to make sure my
patients have the proper necessities
or resources to manage a healthy
lifestyle despite their economic
status.” She continued, “It is programs
like this that will help decrease the
chance of preventable health issues.
I am honored to have participated in
such a community-driven program.”
Each student participating in an
NWTC Service Day is provided the
opportunity to reflect upon their
experience. Reflection helps students
thoughtfully process their community
work. It also helps them critically
assess and understand what they are
seeing and doing in relation to what
they’re learning in the classroom.
“This project showed me how to be
accountable, communicate, problem-
solve, value our differences, critically
think, and show accountability as a
community member,” said Jessica
Jones, an Associate Degree Nursing
student who volunteered alongside
peers at the NEW Community Shelter.
“Who would have thought all of those
qualities would show up through
baking cookies, serving lunch, and
re-stocking vending machines?”
NWTC SERVICE DAY
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
  St. Vincent de Paul
  NEW Community Shelter
  Brown County Memory Café
  Oneida Tribe of Indians
  Paul’s Pantry
  Feeding America
  The Volunteer Center
  of Brown County
  The Sexual Assault Center
  of Family Services
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