Service-Learning

"Service-Learning combines service objectives with learning objectives with the intent that the activity change both the recipient and the provider of the service. This is accomplished by combining service tasks with structured opportunities that link the task to self-reflection, self discovery, and the acquisition and comprehension of values, skills, and knowledge content." (National Service-Learning Clearinghouse)

Goals of Service-Learning

• To enhance student learning by joining theory with experience and thought with action
• To fill unmet needs in the community through direct service which is meaningful and necessary
• To enable students to help others, give of themselves, and enter into caring relationships with others
• To enhance the self-esteem and self-confidence of students
• To expose students to societal inadequacies and injustices and empower students to remedy them

Spring 2009 Service Learning Statistics
Volunteer Opportunities 2009

For more information contact:

Lisa Boragine Heller
Phone: x4659
E-mail: lheller@capecod.edu