Swearer Center for Public Service

Swearer Center Affiliated Students

Engaging in the Rhode Island community? Review the information below that corresponds to your community site work.

Engagement Preparation Days

Each semester, the Swearer Center hosts Engagement Preparation Days for students participating in any of our Swearer-affiliated programs, opportunities and fellowships. This is an in-person process that takes ~20-30 minutes, and only requires you to bring your government ID.

9/13/25

1-3:30 p.m. ET

9/20/25

1-3:30 p.m. ET

9/27/25

1-3:30 p.m. ET

Swearer-affiliated students engaging with partner organizations that require a background check and other clearance processes (e.g, for working with minors, etc.) are required to have relevant designated clearances completed prior to their engagement.

Placements

Click on the button that corresponds to your community site placement. 

For Providence Public Schools For All Other Placements