1. Service-Learning
Justin Browning

2. Defining Service-Learning
Service-learning is a teaching method that combines service to the community with classroom curriculum. It is more than merely community service. It is a hands-on approach to mastering subject material while fostering civic responsibility.

3. How I got involved in Service-Learning
This year as a freshman at Valdosta State, I was informed about Freshman Year Experience. The first class I took was VSU 1101, and it required us to get involved with the community and help out.

4. Benefits
Gain additional human resources needed to achieve organizational goals
Inject new energy, enthusiasm, and perspectives into the organization's work
Grow the organization's volunteer pool: service-learning students will share their experiences with friends and classmates
Increase public awareness of key issues
Reach out to youth—an important part of any organization's future support

5. Benefits
Educate students/youth about community issues; correct any misperceptions
Help prepare today's students to be tomorrow's civic leaders
Network with colleagues in other organizations and agencies
Identify and access other university resources; build relationships with U of M faculty, students, and staff

6. How Service-Learning affected me
Service-learning made a great impact on me. I liked making a difference in my community and volunteering my time to help out the Valdosta community.

7. My Community Service
Blood Drive: I went and donated my blood to help save someone’s life.
Animal Shelter Volunteer: I took time out of my schedule and went to help take care of animals.

8. Blood Drive

9. Animal Shelter

10. Animal Shelter Cont.

11. Work Citied