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ABOUT YOUTH SERVICE
Benefits of Service Learning On...
Young People's Personal and Social Development
- Service learning has a positive effect on the personal development of public school youth.
- Students who participate in service learning are less likely to engage in "risk behaviors".
- Service learning has a positive effect on students' interpersonal development and the ability to relate to culturally diverse groups.
Young People's Academic Learning and Career Aspirations
- Service learning helps students acquire academic skills and knowledge.
- Students who participate in service learning are more engaged in their studies and more motivated to learn.
- Service learning is associated with increased student attendance.
- Service learning helps students to become more knowledgeable and realistic about careers.
Young People's Civic Responsibility
- Service learning helps to develop students' sense of civic and social responsibility and specific citizenship skills.
- Service learning provides an avenue for students to become active, positive contributors to society.
Schools and Communities
- Service learning results in greater mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Service learning improves the overall school climate.
- Engaging in service learning leads to discussions of teaching, learning, and the best ways for students to learn.
- Service learning leads to a more positive perception of schools and youth by community members.
-- Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
Profiles of Success: Engaging Young People's Hearts and Minds Through Service Learning
April 2000
What is Service Learning?
Benefits of Service Learning
Principles of Effective Practice for K-12 Service-Learning
Creating a Service Learning Project
Additional Resources