Service Learning

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Education is paired with community service to allow youth to learn-by-doing, expanding their knowledge of the community and inspiring self-motivated engagement.

Service Learning helps youth on the pathway to lifelong volunteerism, philanthropy, and community leadership expand on what they have learned through Family Volunteering.

New! Remote Summer Program

Youth-driven, family-supported!

In this program for 8-12 year olds, your child will learn about service and community building with the support of a mentor and a parent/guardian. Generation SERVE Teen Leaders will be mentors and role models, remotely guiding and supporting youth service projects. We will provide participants and their mentors with information on community needs and learning tools to use at home, including virtual meetings, online curriculum, learning goals, reflection questions, and project options. Participants will work on a personal service project of their choice. At the end of the program, they will have the opportunity to share their project and their impact on the community through our website.

Registration fee: $100 per child
Ages: 8-12

June & July Service Project Options

June Key Dates
Week of June 8th, Introduction - Meeting with Mentor
June 17th/18th, Project Packet Workshop, Planning with Mentor
June 22nd, Project Proposals Due
Week of June 29th, Progress Check-in - Meeting with Mentor
July 10th, Project Photos and Reflection Packets Due

July Key Dates
Week of July 6th, Introduction - Meeting with Mentor
July 15th/16th, Project Packet Workshop, Planning with Mentor
July 20th, Project Proposals Due
Week of July 27th, Progress Check-in - Meeting with Mentor
August 10th, Project Photos and Reflection Packets Due

Fall & Spring Service Learning Program

Our in-person Service Learning Program is offered in the fall and spring for children in 3rd - 5th grade. Children learn about a specific community need alongside their peers, brainstorm solutions together, volunteer, and reflect on what they have learned in the program while working independently on a personal service project.

Past Service Learning Program Topics

We offer our Service Learning Programs every spring and fall with a selection of topics that each focus on a different community need. While we offer seven topics in total, only three or four are offered each semester. Read more about each topic area below.

Serving Animals

Animal lovers study the issues that face local animal wildlife and rescued farm animals.

Serving in Nature

Budding nature enthusiasts learn about the specific environmental challenges Austin faces.

Serving and Peers

Compassionate kids study the issues facing marginalized youth in Central Texas.

Serving with People

Young advocates learn how to meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.

Serving Pets

Animals lovers study how local animal shelters are rescuing homeless pets in Austin.

Serving with Seniors

Compassionate kids learn about the challenges facing senior citizens in our community.

Extension Project Showcase

At the end of the Service Learning Program, participants each complete their own independent extension project, allowing them to follow their passions while making an impact as an individual. Then, each child gets to present their project at our Extension Project Showcase!