Community Service Learning
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.
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.
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.
Provides a resource for both students and outlets to volunteer and make a difference in their communities. Browse through this website to “shop” around for a cause that you are passionate about and take action!
PublicHealth offers many resources and publications pertaining to nutrition best practices for a healthy life.
generationOn is a global youth service movement that hopes to inspire all kids to make a positive impact on the world. generationOn gives children the opportunity to observe the issues in their community and then supplies them with the tools and resources they need to in order to become part of the solution. generationOn’s Learning To Give curriculum teaches the importance of volunteerism, civic engagement, and character building through 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.
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.
YVC creates and supports quality team based volunteer opportunities that students feel make a contribution.
Youth Service America (YSA) supports a culture of youth committed to service learning by promoting campaigns, resources and projects on their website. YSA works hard in order to ensure that kids from diverse backgrounds have the tool to serve in their communities.
The Y provides many resources that can help adults help children in their areas of interest.
YesKidzCan! works to nurture an interest in philanthropy at an early age. The website provides programs, community service project kits, and other resources that energize children to become agents of change within their communities. YesKidzCan! assists parents and educators with books and ideas about creating dialogue around the importance of community service that makes it fun and engaging for kids.