Community Service Learning
Kids for Saving Earth (KSE) is a non-profit that aims to inspire and empower children to protect the environment. KSE provides free educational materials, curricula, and activities on their website.
Kid Power is an interactive video platform for students in grades Kindergarten through 8th. Kid Power combines philanthropy and fun with mental health, social-emotional learning (SEL), child rights, and equity and access for all students.
The Red Cross provides volunteer opportunities for youth as well as adults through clubs implemented in their schools.
ACT (Assets Coming Together) for Youth Center of Excellence connects research to practice in the areas of positive youth development and adolescent sexual health.
There are more than 1,500 Builders Clubs in middle schools around the world. No two are alike. Each club is an independent entity-designed for its members, by its members. They work together to improve their schools and their communities. Their service also increases the visibility and enhances the reputation of both the club and the school or organization they represent. The program is designed to fit member and volunteer interests.
It’s student-led.
Builders Club is uniquely built on an important principle: Amazing things happen when the students take the lead.
It’s age-appropriate.
The program and its resources are designed specifically to help middle school students get the most of of the club experience.
Your needs matter.
Each club determines its own meeting schedule, service projects and other activities in order to fit the needs of advisors, members and sponsors.
You’re not alone.
Adult Kiwanis volunteers and staff at the regional and international levels are there to support your club’s success.
This thorough study reveals why service learning is important among the implementation of common core standards.
The Corporation for National and Community Service is the nation’s largest grant maker supporting service and volunteering. Through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs, opportunities are provided for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to express their patriotism while addressing critical community needs.
Roots & Shoots was founded by the principles of Dr. Jane Goodall and the organization hopes to inspire young people to identify problems in their communities and take action. Roots and Shoots hosts an interactive website that provides resources, service projects, and youth-led campaigns.
The Global Family Research Project is an independent, entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that supports all families and communities in helping children find success in and out of school. We create a worldwide exchange of ideas to further the understanding and implementation of anywhere, anytime learning for all.
NOVA’s Young Adult Program is for young people, ages 17-24, to learn how to search for jobs effectively, explore careers, find volunteer opportunities, and much more.
Encourage your school and other schools in your district to Teach for Democracy. This Self-Assessment Matrix can be used to get an idea of where your school currently lies on civic engagement and informed voting, while our Checklist For School and District Leaders helps your school create a plan to ensure your students become informed, active citizens.
At Points of Light, we help millions of volunteers change the world. We mobilize people to take action on the causes they care about through innovative programs, events, and campaigns. Points of Light is creating a culture of volunteerism, one that celebrates the power of service.