Frequently Asked Questions

Students and Faculty

Where is Norristown?
- Norristown is the county seat of Montgomery County located roughly 10 miles North West of Bryn Mawr College. (See Map)
How do I find out about volunteer opportunities with CPIA?
- Contact the Civic Engagement Office and speak with Ruth Strickland, restrickla@brynmawr.edu, ext. 7803
Where is the Civic Engagement Office?
- Cambrian Row, adjacent to the Multi-Cultural Building
What opportunities are available for students with CPIA?
- Students have been involved with CPIA through Praxis courses, single day and ongoing volunteer activities, non-credit course work, and graduate student work placements. (Recent Activities)
Why does Bryn Mawr College have a partnership with Norristown?
- See the history of CPIA.

Who do I contact at Bryn Mawr College if I need information regarding volunteers for my organization?

Contact Ruth Strickland, 610-526-7803, restrickla@brynmawr.edu or Nell Anderson, 610-526-5031, nanderso@brynmawr.edu

No. Our students are available on their own time that they choose to dedicate to volunteerism. The Civic Engagement Office is here as a resource for both students and community members and will keep community needs information on file for upcoming activities and ‘walk-in’ volunteers.

Undergraduate students are placed at community organizations through co-curricular Praxis classes. These classes are developed by professors and organizational staff working together to enrich students’ learning experience.
Graduate students at the Graduate School of Social Work and Research students are placed in organizations to work as part of their curricular activities.

What work have Bryn Mawr College students done for organizations in Norristown?

Students have been involved with CPIA through Praxis courses, single day and ongoing volunteer activities, non-credit course work, and graduate student work placements. (Recent Activities)