Frequently Asked Questions about Service Learning

Do:

• work for non-profit agencies such as Human Services Program, senior citizen centers, Shepherd's Staff, soup kitchens, the ARC, Salvation Army etc.
  
• become involved in service through extra/co-curricular clubs such as Builder's Club, Key Club, VICA, Shout, etc.
  
• get involved in community based organizations such as 4-H, Scouting, and recreation programs.
• explore a career through service-learning such as nursing, teaching, social work, physical therapy, government services, child care, police and fire services, etc.  

Don't:

• work for a for-profit business such as a fast food restaurant or retail store to earn your service hours.

• count hours for family obligations such as babysitting a brother or sister, or favors for neighbors such as cutting the grass, shoveling snow or walking the dog.

• get paid for your service   submit hours for service in preparation for or during a religious service. (mission trips, church work days, church dinners etc. are acceptable)