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Many existing volunteer opportunities may be adapted to become a service-learning project; i.e. International mission trips, USF Health Service Corps events, student organization sponsored activities, etc. 

The project must include the following components to be service-learning:

1. Preparation
   1. Increase knowledge base of treating underserved populations;
   2. Develop positive perceptions of treating underserved populations;
   3. Involve the community in the service-learning design and implementation;
   4. Establish collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with the community;
   5. Address needs identified by the community;
   6. Develop intentional learning objectives.
      
      
2. Service
   1. Fulfill an authentic community need;
   2. Provide useful or helpful contribution to the community;
   3. Address real-world needs and problems identified by the community;
   4. Provide an application of educational content.
      
      
3. Reflection
   1. Link service to professional and personal development;
   2. Prompt deep thinking and analysis about one’s self and one’s relationship to society;
   3. Occur before, during, and after the service experience;
   4. Examine preconceptions and assumptions regarding roles and responsibilities as citizens.