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Service Learning Questions and Answers

Q: What is Service Learning?
A: Service Learning is, "A teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities,"
-The National Service Learning Clearinghouse

Q: Where Does Service Learning Take Place?
A: Service learning is happening in schools, colleges and universities, community-based and faith-based organizations with the intent of educating young people on the needs of their communities.

Q: What Does Service Learning Look Like?
A: Service Learning can be, "An assignment in an academic course, service performed by a student club or organization, or service as part of a co-curricular event or activity that incorporates learning and reflection with the service experience,"
-Carroll Community College

Local examples of youth programming provided through the Volunteer Center include Power Kids, "Yes I Can!", N.E.A.T. "Be N.E.A.T., Be Aware", and Operation Remember, just to name a few.

Q: What Makes Service Learning So Special?
A: The key to service learning is that it creates a bridge between classroom objectives and real-life situations. The learning and positive experiences realized through volunteerism forever changes the way we see ourselves in the world. We all can make a difference.

For More on Service Learning

National Youth Leadership Council
Corporation for National and Community Service
National Service Learning Partnership
International Partnership for Service Learning and Leadership
The National Service-Learning Clearinghouse