Resources

Service-Learning on the Web

  • Close-Up Foundation www.closeup.orgResources 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