What is Service Learning and why should I be involved?
Service Learning is a program in which you will learn and develop through thoughtfully organized service experiences that meet real community needs. The program combines academic instruction with active community service, utilizing critical, reflective thinking to examine the world around you and your civic responsibilities. Everyone can participate in Service Learning!
North Lake’s Service Learning Program offers you an opportunity to serve at a wide variety of charitable and social agencies. So come with an open mind and heart, and join in NLC's commitment to serving the community, and to learning through service.
Give a little. Get a lot back!
Benefits of participation:- Explore different career opportunities and/or possible academic majors
- Develop valuable skills like leadership, communication, teaching and more then use those skills to enhance your resume and college/scholarship applications
- Get involved in your community and your college, meet new and interesting people and learn how to network
- Give back to your community and make a difference in other people’s lives
- Find personal fulfillment, learn about yourself, and expand your horizons
Ask your instructors if they offer special credit for participating in Service Learning.
Information for Faculty
Get Started In Service Learning – It’s EASY!
Participating Agencies
Reflection Sessions
Forms and Documents
Policies
Questions? Please visit Service Learning
Coordinator Brooke Fannin
(C-206) or call 972-273-3023.
Email: bfannin@dcccd.edu
Or,
contact Pat
Henry,
Service Learning Assistant, Academic & Student Affairs, in A 324, phone:
972-273-3590.