Volunteer Southern Maryland
Fostering change through volunteerism to build a stronger community.
SERVICE LEARNING STUDENTS PROGRAM
Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful service with classroom objectives, instruction, and reflection.
Look for this symbol in the search results to denote the service-learning volunteer opportunities.
Many schools already have volunteering programs where students, either during or after school, donate their time to a service project. Service-learning takes this process a step further by weaving volunteer work into the classroom. With service-learning, educators find ways to take what students are learning in the classroom and apply it directly to what is needed in the community. Students do service related to specific classroom objectives and community needs.
Facts
- Maryland is the only state in the country to have mandatory service-learning for high school students (75 hours by graduation).
- The College of Southern Maryland and St. Mary's College utilize service-learning on their campuses.
As you prepare for your service-learning experience at the College of Southern Maryland, you want to understand your course learning objectives, the need your service will address, your personal expectations, and attitudes of your involvement in service-learning and the community.
More Information for Students
More Information for Agencies
If you are a non-profit wishing to learn about how you can partner with our service-learning program, please reference our Community Agency Handbook - CSM Service-Learning (PDF, 514 KB) or contact us by email or 301-934-2251 x7367 or in CC 101.
For more information about service-learning at the College of Southern Maryland, please contact Sarah Merranko at 301-934-2251 x7367.
VSMD is a member of The Points of Light Foundation Volunteer Center National Network (VCNN).
