Bonner Leaders make a commitment to perform 300 hours of community service at an arranged non-profit organization of their interest. Past sites have included: all America Reads sites, Chapel House Assisted Living, ElderServ, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Seven Counties 24 Hour Crisis Line, Americana Community Center, ACTIVE Louisville, Arcadia Community Center, and many more.

Bonners have a calendar year to finish their hours. This can be done by the end of the spring semester if students do 10 hours a week for each 15 weeks of fall and spring semester. On completion of 300 successful service hours, all participants receive a $1000 stipend that can be used for cost of attendance items or to pay off student loans. If a student gets federal work-study, he/she will also be eligible for a bi-weekly salary.

Bonner Leader Requirements:

• Must make a commitment to do 300 hours of service in a calendar year.
• 80% of the hours must be direct service and up to 20% may be earned through leadership and enrichment activities related to service.
• Must complete a Leadership Project at the site.
• Must attend all trainings, support meetings, and other enrichment activities provided by the UofL Service Learning Center.
• Must abide by all Americorps guidelines.
• Must have own transportation.

Testimonals From Former Bonner Leaders

There are a limited number of positions available that begin each fall semester. Watch for application information!

Check out the Bonner Web site at: www.bonner.org.