Service-Learning and Nonprofit Organizations! Tina Shantz Oregon Campus Compact Tina Shantz Oregon Campus Compact

Community impact organization Higher education Service-learning and civic engagement Connect, engage, inspire “Delivering on possibilities”

What is service-learning?

Benefits of service-learning partnerships Accomplish work together. Build a shared sense of commitment and responsibility. Everyone is represented in the leadership, planning and implementation. Unnecessary duplication of efforts. Opportunities to learn from each other and share resources. Contribute to rebuilding healthy, caring communities.

Service-learning and hunger partnerships: What is a partnership? What is a service-learning partnership How to create a good partnership: –Communication –Clear expectations –Learning objectives –Roles and responsibilities –Reflection

Service-learning and hunger partnerships: How to start! Hunger and homelessness week Service fairs Current students in your organizations

Service-learning and hunger partnerships: Deepening the partnership! Long-term service-learning placements Summer vs. academic year Sustainable partnerships Current examples

Tips, ideas, and notes Service-learning and high schools Service-learning mishaps and misunderstandings If not now, later? Keeping communication open

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