Selecting Service Learning Project

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Last updated: Mar 20, 2019
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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.