Service Project Group Placement Request Form

In order to assist student organizations in planning group service projects, Leadership and Community Involvement offers the Service Project Group Placement Program. Please review these guidelines before requesting a service placement for your group.

LCI Service Project Group Placement Policy

Section I: PROCEDURES.  A registered student organization at Southern Methodist University may request a group service placement by submitting a Group Placement Request at least three (3) weeks prior to the date desired.

Section II: CRITERIA FOR PLACEMENT.  All requests shall be submitted in accordance with the following criteria:

• The program is congruent with the purpose, goals, and objectives of the LCI.
• Projected participation is at least 5 people and no more than 50 people.
• Projects must be targeted and accessible to the student body of SMU.
• The requesting organization is responsible for maintaining and collecting appropriate documentation, such as liability waivers and other paperwork, from participants as needed.
• The requesting organization is responsible for the coordination of transportation to and from the project.
• Participants (students and guests) are expected to make responsible decisions regarding their behavior so that they maintain appropriate standards of conduct at all times, in compliance with the Student Code of Conduct.

The request form must be completed and submitted to the LCI at least three weeks prior to the project date.  All requests will be reviewed by the LCI staff.  Incomplete or late proposals will not be considered.  The request must be in compliance with the LCI Service Project Group Placement Policy.

Describe your event in detail, including the purpose and target audience/participants.  

Please indicate the type(s) of agencies for which you would like to volunteer:

Please indicate the populations with whom you would like to work:

Please indicate any other areas of interest that may help us find a suitable placement for you: