1. “Service without reflection is like eating without swallowing.”

2. SERVICE
LEARNING
Integrating
reflection and
instruction to create
meaningful
community service
experiences.
An essential part of
service is putting
experiences in
context and learning
to find meanings and
take action in the
face of adversity.

3.  The Leader will choose a topic to discuss
 What ideas do you want to communicate?
 Questions:
 What was the experience like for you?
 What skills did you learn?
 What were the pluses, EBI’s, and solutions
 Examples:
 Dialogue Circle
 Analogues activity
 Games, Art project, etc.

4.  Themes of Service Learning:
 Leadership
 Are you a driver or passenger?
 College Preparation
 Why does volunteering appeal to colleges?
 Professional development
 What skills or professional experience did we gain?
 Teamwork
 Who exhibited teamwork? How?
 Personal Experience
 What does this service project mean to you?
 Context of the Project Sponsor
 How did we contribute to the overall mission and vision?

5.  Fun Reflection Activity Examples:
 Machine Activity
 Vision Board
 Roller Coaster (High and Lows of the Service Project)
 Straw and Paper ball game
 Energy Circle
 Play Do activity

6.  Leadership
 Create and facilitate discussions and activities
 Make sure teammates are professional and productive
on site
 Record accomplishments at the end of service
 Coordinate with the POL and SM team

7.  Project Outreach Liaison
 Find service projects
 Research the goals of the organizations who provide
opportunities
 POC:
 Volunteer Coordinator
 Template:
 Project Sponsor:
 Person of Contact:
 Project Description:
 Project Date:
 Phone Number:
 Maximum Volunteers Needed:

8.  Social Media
 Photography, video, status updates
 Action Shots!!!!
 Caption example:
 “9th grade AVID team Health assisting on a blood drive
with the American Red Cross.”

9.  Why?
 Portfolio Requirements
will be issued
 Due after each service
project and will be
constructed after service
learning activity
 Examples will be issued
 Each team member will
provide a reflection
statement of 4-5 sentences
 Role Assignments

10.  SLI Materials that will be provided:
 Service Learning Initiative
 SLI Presentation
 Portfolio guidelines
 Portfolio example