Some Random Thoughts on Service-Learning from a Community Partner Perspective
One
It can be helpful to prepare a list of psosible service sites related to the core objectives
Two
Prepare a brief course summary for the agency:
- Description of course and objectives
- Number of service hours
- List of paperwork and forms
- Instructor's name and contact info
Three
Work Schedule:
- 10 hrs. minimum
- 15 hrs. better
- 20 hrs. ideal
- Encourage students to be consistent
- Encourage students to be prepared and on time
- Encorage students to notify agency if they will miss
Four
Give Students process to follow if problems arise
Five
Visit the agency if possible
Six
Give agency an opportunity to evaluate students
Seven
Have students prepare a brief summary of their experiences for the agency
Eight
Have students prepare a "thank you" for the agency
This PDF is provided as a print-only reference document and may not be fully accessible to users of assistive technology. For more information, please visit Title II Rule on Digital Accessibility page.