A significant component of the Lincoln Memorial University experience is SERVICE. Our University Mission Statement is clear about the importance of SERVICE to the development of the whole person and states specifically our belief that “a
major cornerstone of a meaningful existence is service to humanity; service to the
community where one lives; and service in a global and diverse society with an emphasis
on the underserved".
All students receiving any type of institutional financial assistance are expected
to participate in the Student Service Initiative. More than just a requirement, however,
this program is a way for students to broaden their horizons and become involved in
community and service learning projects. The University encourages and helps facilitate
paths for students to provide service opportunities on an individual basis.
For questions and additional information, contact Hannah Wilson, Director for Student
Leadership and Outreach, 423.869.7099, or email at: [email protected].
What is the Student Service Initiative?
The Student Service Initiative is an opportunity for students receiving Institutional
Financial Aid from Lincoln Memorial University to broaden their horizons and become
involved in service learning projects and community service.
Who Participates in the Program?
Participants in the SSI program are all undergraduate students receiving any form
of financial aid from LMU (for example, sport scholarships, Lincoln Grants, and academic
awards).
How Does the Program Work?
As part of the requirement to receive institutional aid, students are required to
participate in 10-hours of community service per semester. The Student Service Initiative
will include only those projects and initiatives that do not include internships and
payable service.
What are the Program's Advantages?
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Satisfaction of giving something back while enrolled at LMU
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Hands-on experience in a field unrelated or directly related to the students course of study
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Increased marketability and enhancement of future job opportunities
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Prelude to a lifelong learning experience
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Increased opportunity to meet people and engage in activities outside the customary, day-to-day world
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Opportunity to participate and help people on a volunteer basis
Resources
Community Service Resources
Corporation for National & Community Service
Do Something
Appalachian Community Fund
Idealist.org
Appalachian Regional Commission
Americorps / Americorps Vista
Team Knoxville
Network for Good
Points of Light
ServeNet
Corporation for National and Community Service
Serviceleader.org
Volunteer Match
Non-Profits/Charities (Knoxville/East Tennessee/SE Kentucky LMU service area)
National Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee
Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee
United Way of Greater Knoxville
Extensive listing of Knoxville area civic organizations
About Knoxville, extensive listing
Non-Profits/Charities (Kentucky)
Operation Unite, Kentucky 1.866.678.6483
Eastern Kentucky Child Care Coalition 606.337.6044
Cumberland River Comprehensive Care
Independence House 606.529.9386
Cumberland River Comprehensive Care
Cabinet for Families and Children
Department for Protection and Permanency 606.337.6171
Department for Community Based Services 606.337.7055
Kentucky Regional Poison Center 800.222.1222
Kentucky Office for the Blind 800.321.6668
Non-Profits/Charities (Knoxville)
Non-Profits/Charities (Cumberland Gap Larger Region)
| LMU Organizations | |
| Claiborne County Habitat for Humanity | 423.865.3547 |
| Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce | 423.626.4149 |
| Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce | 606.248.5603 |
| American Red Cross | 423.626.9617 |
| Manna House (Tazewell, TN) | 423.626.8765 |
| Salvation Army (Middlesboro, KY) | 606.248.4925 |
| Cooperative Christian Ministries (Pat Stanley) | 606.248.8022 |
| American Cancer Society | 1.800.ACS.2345 |
| ROHO | 606.248.5456 |
| Rotary Club of Middlesboro | |
| Rotary Club of Pineville (Jimmy Gragg) | 606.337.3159 |
| Shrine Club | 606.248.6311 |
| Boy Scouts of America | 606.248.1414 |
| Kiwanis Club of Middlesboro (Richard Smith) | 606.248.3886 |
| Kiwanis Club of Pineville (Mike Long) | 606.337.3411 |
| Lions Club of Middlesboro (Roy Asher) | 606.248.1252 |
| Lions Club of Pineville (Earl Hurst) | 606.337.3951 |
| Pump Springs Baptist Church | 423.869.8323 |
| Blessing House | 606.248.5939 |
| Girl Scouts of America | 606.248.1766 |
| Angel Food Ministries, Shawanee Baptist | 423 869 2797 |
| United Way | |
| Heritage/Preservation/Education |
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| Bell County Public Library System | 606.248.4812 |
| Bell County Historical Society (James Madison) | 606.242.0005 |
| Parks/Recreation/Events |
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| Wilderness Road State Park (VA) | 276.445.3065 |
| Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (Janice Miracle) | 606.246.1072 |
| Pine Mountain State Park (John Brock) | 606.337.9512 |
| Mason's Pumpkin Festival (male only) | 423.869.6271 |
| Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival (Pineville, KY) | 606.337.6103 |
| Government Agencies/Departments |
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| Bell County Animal Shelter (Jennifer Nagle) | 606.337.6331 |
| Bell County Friends of the Shelter (Liz Lamont) | 423.869.6271 |
| Claiborne County Animal Shelter | |
| Bell County Animal Clinic | 606.248.4243 |
| Mainstreet Pineville (Tim Cornett) | 606.499.3835 |
| Healthcare |
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| Tri-State Comprehensive | 423.869.5376 |
| Laurel Manor Healthcare | 423.626.8215 |
| Lincoln Memorial University |
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| Campus Physical Plan Projects (Karen Farmer) | 423.869.6464 |
| LMU Baptist Collegiate Ministries | 423.869.2562 |
| Lincoln Library and Museum (Steven Wilson) | 423.869.6422 |
| Citizen Organizations |
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| Friends of the Middlesboro Library | 606.248.4812 |
| Pineville/Bell County Community Development | 606.337.7074 |
| Middlesboro Little Theater | |
| Social Services/Mental Health |
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| Middlesboro Group Home | 606.248.6719 |
| Mercy Mission | 606.248.8132 |
| Operation Unite | 1.866.678.6483 |
| Eastern Kentucky Child Care Coalition | 606.337.6044 |
| Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Independence House | 606.529.9386 |
| Cumberland River Comprehensive Care | |
| Middlesboro | 606.248.4949 |
| Pineville | 606.337.6137 |
| Crossroads Drug & Alcohol Treatment | 606.526.9598 |
| Cabinet for Families and Children | |
| Department for Protection and Permanency | 606.337.6171 |
| Department for Community Based Services | 606.337.7055 |
| Lifeline of Bell County | 606.337.9955 |
| Kentucky Regional Poison Center | 800.222.1222 |
| Kentucky Office for the Blind | 800.321.6668 |
| Bell County Day Treatment/Recovery & Safe School | 606.337.0957 |
| Bell County Homeless & Housing Council | 606.337.5519 |
| Pineville | 606.337.7478 |
| Middlesboro | 606.248.2990 |
| Bell County Council on Literacy | 606.248.4000 |
| Bell-Whitley Community Service Agency, Inc. | 606.337.3044 |
Environmental Responsibility
I Love Mountains
Sierra Club
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth
Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards
Earthjustice
Appalachian Voices