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Since 1996, DoSomething.org has honored the nation’s best young world-changers, 25 and under*. Do Something Award nominees and winners represent the pivotal "do-ers" in their field, cause, or issue....
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This study, commissioned by The Forbes Funds, explores the challenges faced by nonprofit organizations as they seek to replenish the resources currently provided by retiring Baby Boomers (both...
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This is a tool from the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse. It's an easy-to-search database with hundreds of high quality service-learning lesson plans, syllabi, and project ideas. Access...
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This page of the AmeriCorps.gov website explains the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and the Income-Based Repayment plan for the repayment of federal loans — implemented as a result of the...
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The Department of Institutional Research can be a useful resource for those in the service-learning office. Shannon Zoet, an AmeriCorps*VISTA with the Michigan Campus Compact at Jackson Community...
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One way to communicate the importance of service-learning and volunteering on campus is by demonstrating the work of those involved in service. A fair highlighting the challenges and achievements of...
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Bringing together disparate elements of service-learning under the auspices of a centralized office helps to direct and focus the energy of students and faculty on a college campus. Shannon Zoet, an...
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Combining academic service-learning with student affairs creates an environment that best supports student initiatives and leadership, and provides students with the skills and knowledge to help them...
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During a community service fair representatives from local nonprofit agencies and on-campus student service organizations are invited to share information about getting involved in service. This is...
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It is prudent to place work-study students in the community in areas where they can excel based on academic major, interests, and strengths. This will yield a positive learning experience for the...
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E-mentoring is a unique way to mentor school-aged children, allowing mentors to communicate with mentees via e-mail or web-based programming (a discussion list) that is secure and provides an archive...
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Helping to reinforce positive images about the AmeriCorps* VISTA brand may be an unspoken but critical element of a member’s service. In this effective practice Michel Ward, an AmeriCorps*VISTA with...
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This month's question: How can our program engage college students as volunteer leaders?
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Approximately $2.3 million is available from the College Student Social Media Initiative (Learn and Serve America) to facilitate better engagement of college students in service through the use of...
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The State Farm Youth Advisory Board plans to fund $5 million in service-learning projects, with grants of $25,000 to $100,000 each. The request for proposals focuses on four project areas: disaster...
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An effective service-learning project provides a meaningful experience for students, volunteers, or national service participants; includes opportunities for reflection on service; fosters positive...
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