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Student Initiated Project

This form is for students choosing to design their own service-learning project. The Service-Learning Program cannot be held responsible for student-initiated service. It is imperative that the faculty member and student ensure the service project meets course learning objectives and is in accordance with Boise State University Service-Learning Program policies*.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.      Consult with your instructor to discuss your learning objectives and project parameters.

2.      Identify a community partner and project that fits the learning objectives of your course. For tips on how to initiate contact with an agency and negotiate a project with them, please see “Ten Steps to Succeeding In Your Student-Initiated Service-Learning Project” available at https://www.boisestate.edu/servicelearning/forms/.

*Policy notes: The service must be with a community organization whose primary purpose is providing a significant public service or public good (most likely this will be a nonprofit, government, or B-corps which addresses a community need).  The organization must carry liability and worker’s compensation insurance covering volunteers. Please review “Risk & Safety” guidelines here: https://www.boisestate.edu/servicelearning/risk-management-and-safety/. Students are not allowed to count SL hours for activities that involve lobbying or require religious instruction and/or worship.  

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Students are covered under worker's compensation, subject to review from the insurance agency. If the student deviates from their scope of work, worker's compensation may deem them ineligible for coverage.

Boise State University's automobile insurance does not provide coverage for personal automobiles. If students drive their own motor vehicle for transportation to, during or from the program site, they are responsible for their own acts and for the safety and security of their own vehicle, and the liability of themselves and their passengers. Students' personal automobile insurance coverage is the primary coverage on their personal vehicle.

I acknowledge that there are certain risks of injury and/or damage to property associated with the activity described above. I acknowledge that I have read the course/program outline and voluntarily accept all risks associated with the activities. I further agree that if I drive my own motor vehicle for transportation to, during or from the program site, I am responsible for my own acts and for the safety and security of my own vehicle. I accept full responsibility for the liability of myself and my passengers

I agree to hold Boise State University and all its officers, agents, and employees free from liability in the event I suffer personal property loss or damage as a result of participating in the field trip/event, due to my negligence.