Student Life

Students who participate in community service learning tend to do better in school. It is believed that community service is somewhat of a missing link for students, giving them the chance to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real human needs. Volunteering is a great way to follow up on and supplement subjects that have been covered in the classroom.

Taking part in community service teaches students skills that are valuable to employers like problem solving, teamwork and the ability to follow instructions. Volunteering is especially valuable when it is related to a student’s practical life. As students work within their community, they learn that they can be responsible for making great things happen. This helps to build a sense of responsibility in students and a sense of pride when they see what they have done is actually rendering help to others.