Summer vacation is a great opportunity for students to engage in their communities and gain valuable experience through volunteer work. Volunteering not only helps others but also provides personal growth, skill development, and a sense of accomplishment. By making service a daily or weekly habit students can create a positive routine and develop strong connections with others. Here are some summer volunteer ideas for students who are looking for inspiration:
In a time where connection is seemingly only built through phone screens and Instagram comments, in-person, face-to-face connection between students is dwindling. Lack of social interaction and seeing past immediate needs and wants can leave individuals feeling isolated and alone. Unsurprisingly, students can be left lacking a sense of belonging.
Topics: community service, service, how to engage students in service, engage students in service, service learning, finding belonging through service
As Spring Break approaches, now is a great time for students to start brainstorming how to fulfill their volunteer hours during the break. This is a perfect opportunity for students to use the time off from school to engage with their communities.
Topics: community service, spring break, volunteer ideas, community service ideas, spring break community service ideas, service ideas, student service
Allen HS Day of Service: Re-Engaging Students [On-Demand Webinar]
Allen High School, one of the largest high schools in the state of Texas is establishing a strong culture of service on their campus. In the fall of 2021, as a way to re-engage students in service after the pandemic, Allen High School hosted their first Eagle Give Day, a day of service on their school's campus. They hosted their second Eagle Give Day in March of 2022 and we sat down with them to hear how it went, what they learned, and the impact on the students. Their event was an incredible success as students had increased leadership opportunities and the opportunity to learn about service activities right in their own backyard. Hear more in our on-demand webinar above.
Topics: volunteering ideas, volunteering, community service, how to engage students in service, engage students in service, service learning, social emotional learning, service ideas, online service tracking, day of service, service event, Allen High School
There’s no doubt that the past two years have taken a toll on students.
There has been a significant loss of learning, development, and personal growth. Students have experienced isolation from a myriad of social situations. Many students even began high school during the pandemic and didn't return to campus well into their high school careers.
Topics: volunteering, service tracking, community service, service reflections, service hour tracking, service requirement, service, volunteer, engage students in service, service learning, community service ideas, social emotional learning, service ideas, how to track service, online service tracking
How reflections play a role in student development & service learning
Student development outside of academic achievement has become a priority for schools across the country. Educators focus on student outcomes that revolve around social-emotional growth and skills development in addition to academics.
Topics: service tracking, community service, service reflections, service learning, student service, student outcomes, student development
10 Virtual & Socially Distant Service Projects Students Can Do
This past year students have had to get creative when volunteering and serving in their communities due to COVID-19. Service leaders have modified service programs.
Topics: volunteering, community service, service, service ideas, virtual service, virtual service projects, online service
Online and Socially Distant Service Opportunities for Students
Service has never been more important! Schools continue to modify and adapt their service program to account for the changes COVID-19 has brought to the education system. But one thing that hasn't changed, is students' drive to serve others and impact the world around them.
Topics: volunteering, community service, community service ideas, online service opportunities, virtual service opportunities, covid-19, virtual service
Service During COVID-19: Free E-Guide Download for Service Leaders
COVID-19 has brought a host of changes to schools across the country and throughout the world. The uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and the transition to distance or modified learning has created challenges.
Topics: community service, service ideas, e-guide, virtual service opportunities, covid-19, virtual service
How Newark Academy Students Serve & Reflect During COVID-19
School campus closures and transitioning to distance learning haven't stopped the students of Newark Academy from serving their community in powerful ways this past semester.
Topics: volunteering, service tracking, community service, virtual service opportunities, virtual service, coronavirus service, q and a