1. Service Learning

2. Service Learning
Definition
Examples

3. Service Learning Service-learning:
Teaching method enriches learning by engaging students in meaningful service to schools and communities.
Apply academic skills to solve real-world issues.
Link established learning objectives with genuine needs.
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address concerns such as hunger, pollution, and diversity.
Partnership
"Service-learning is education in action." — Sen. John Glenn

4. Americorps A network of local, state, and national service programs.
Connects 75,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.
15,000 locations
AmeriCorps State and National members serve national and local nonprofit and community groups.
AmeriCorps VISTA members serve full time fighting poverty
.AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps), a team-based residential program for young adults who carry out projects in public safety, the environment, youth development, and disaster relief and preparedness.

5. Americorps Programs Focus in 6 areas Americorps State & National
Americorps VISTA
Americorps NCCC
Focus in 6 areas
Disaster service
Economic opportunity
Education
Environmental Stewardship
Healthy futures
Veterans and military families
AmeriCorps State and National members serve national and local nonprofit and community groups.
AmeriCorps VISTA members serve full time fighting poverty
.AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps), a team-based residential program for young adults who carry out projects in public safety, the environment, youth development, and disaster relief and preparedness.

6. Americorps Facts 800,000 served since 1994.
1 Billion total number of hours served.
5.2 Million disadvantaged youth tutored, mentored or served.

7. Americorps Facts 4 Million community volunteers managed or mobilized.
$480 Million in-kind donations.
$2.4 Billion Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards earned.

8. Americorps Education Opportunity & Future Leaders
Educational Opportunity
1 year full-time service, Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (equal to the maximum Pell Grant) that helps pay for college or pay back student loans.
Preparing 21st Century Workforce
Pathway to economic opportunity. Provides valuable skills specific service (construction, teaching, weatherization, etc.) and general leadership and problem-solving.
Creating Future Leaders
Gain new, useful skills to advance education and become more connected to community.

9. Americorps Impact
AmeriCorps impacts both its volunteers and the communities they serve.
Positive impact on volunteers and the communities they serve.

10. Americorps Study
Longitudinal, Serving Country and Community: A Longitudinal Study of Service in AmeriCorps.
More civically engaged.
Public service careers
Teach, Public Safety, Social Work, and Military Service

11. Americorps Study Results
Participation Has a Powerful, Positive Effect
More connected to their communities
More knowledgeable about problems facing their communities
More likely to participate in community activities
More likely to choose public service careers

12. Service Learning Center
Val R. Christensen Service Center
USU student run volunteer organization
Started in 1970
One of the largest formal groups on campus.
Over 20 volunteer programs to choose from.

13. Team Hoyt Dick & Rick Hoyt Father-and-son team Massachusetts
Together compete in marathon & triathlon races.
26.2 miles of running
112 miles of bicycling
2.4 miles of swimming.
Together they have climbed mountains, and trekked 3, miles across America.

14. Team Hoyt
"The message of Team Hoyt is that everybody should be included in everyday life."
“You Can”

15. Common Ground Outdoor Adventures
Mission
Provide life-enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities for disabled.
Provide adaptive equipment and support
enable people with disabilities
participate in outdoor recreation
Reduce stereotypes, raise awareness, and empower people to realize their full potential.
Trips physically and financially accessible.
Since 1999, served over 1,600 each year.