Students, Welcome!

Have you ever wondered how you can be involved in helping our local community while attending college? Then service learning is for you! This hands-on approach provides an enriching learning experience where students can excel academically and benefit personally.

Benefits of Service Learning for Students

Through service learning, students will:
  • Apply concepts from the classroom to the service experience
  • Learn through hands-on work in a non-profit community environment.
  • Explore career options, gain work experience, and make job contacts.
  • Develop connections with people of diverse cultures and lifestyles.
  • Develops meaningful involvement with the local community.
  • Learn about the importance of civic responsibility and become more active citizens.
  • Improve self-confidence when discovering how they can make a difference through active and meaningful community contributions.
How do I get involved in Service Learning?
  1. You can do service learning as an independent course
  2. a. Read details at http://valenciacc.edu/ipo/ServiceLearning.cfm
    b. Complete the paperwork and enroll in from 1 to 4 credits of service learning

  3. Enroll in a course that has a service learning component