Service Learning

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Service Learning

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

Registration is now open for our fall programs!

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

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 the Environment

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

Serving with Kids

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.

Review our Service Learning Program FAQs & Policies.

Fall Service Learning Program Dates

Registration is now open for our fall Service Learning Program! We'll be hosting programs on three service topics: Serving Animals, Serving with People and Serving Pets.

Serving Animals Program Dates - NOW FULL

September 28th, 9am - 11am
  Intro Workshop, guest speaker from Austin Wildlife Rescue (kids only)
October 5th, 10am - 12pm
  Safe in Austin activity (guardian + kid)
October 12th, 10am - 11:30am
  Simple Sparrow Farm activity (guardian + kid)
October 19th, 10am - 12pm
  Austin Farm Sanctuary activity (guardian + kid)
October 26th, 9am - 11am
  Reflection Workshop at Generation SERVE (kids only)
November 2nd, 9am - 11am
  Optional Advocacy Workshop at Generation SERVE (kids only)
December 7th, 9am - 11am
  Extension Project Showcase (families)

Serving with People Program Dates

September 28th, 2pm - 4pm
Intro Workshop, guest speaker from Socks for the Sole (kids only)
October 5th, 9am - 12pm
Community First! Village activity (guardian + kid)
October 12th, 8:15am - 10:30am
Open Door at University United Methodist Church activity (guardian + kid)
October 19th, 9:30am - 12pm
Micah 6 Food Pantry activity (guardian + kid)
October 26th, 2pm - 4pm
Reflection Workshop at Generation SERVE (kids only)
November 2nd, 9am - 11am
Optional Advocacy Workshop at Generation SERVE (kids only)
December 7th, 9am - 11am
Extension Project Showcase (families)

Serving Pets Program Dates - NOW FULL

September 28th, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Intro Workshop, guest speaker from Guide Dogs of Texas (kids only)
October 5th, 11am - 12:30pm
Austin Humane Society activity (guardian + kid)
October 12th, 10am - 12pm
Central Texas SPCA activity (guardian + kid)
October 19th, 10am - 12pm
Safe in Austin activity (guardian + kid)
October 26th, 11:30m - 1:30pm
Reflection Workshop at Generation SERVE (kids only)
November 2nd, 9am - 11am
Optional Advocacy Workshop at Generation SERVE (kids only)
December 7th, 9am - 11am
Extension Project Showcase (families)

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!