Service-Learning on the Web

Close-Up Foundation www.closeup.org
Resources and information about civic education and civic engagement

Corporation for National Service www.cns.gov
Information about service-learning research, funding and national initiatives

Do Something www.dosomething.org
Check out this teen-friendly site about youth activisim and the MLK Kindness and Justice
Challenge

Freedom's Answer www.freedomsanswer.net
Find out how students/schools can become involved in voter registration

Global Youth Service Day www.gysd.net
Information/resources about the international celebration of youth service

Make A Difference Day www.usaweekend.com/diffday
Make A Difference Day history and information about upcoming activities

Maryland State Department of Education www.mdservice-learning.org
Information about quality projects and best practices in Maryland

National Service-Learning Clearinghouse www.servicelearning.org
Service-Learning information and resources for K-12, higher education, and community based organizations

National Volunteer Week www.pointsoflight.org/programs/programs
Celebrate National Volunteer Week eacb April, ideas and resources

Volunteer Carroll www.volunteercarroll.org
Locally published on-line guide listing agencies in need of volunteers

Youth Activism www.youthactivism.com
A great site with information about how youth can become involved in their communities

Youth Noise www.youthnoise.com
Check out this web site of hot topics of special interest to youth

Youth Service America www.servenet.org
The one-stop shopping site for service and volunteerism as well as information on National Youth Service Day in April

Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer Central

Events
Make A Difference Day
National and Global Youth Service Day
Seasons of Service (MLK Day, National YOuth Service Day, National Volunteer Week, Join Hands Day, Make a Difference Day, National Family Volunteer Day

Scholarships
Presidential Freedom Scholarship
Carroll County Community Foundation
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (click on awards and scholarships)

 

 
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