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Service-Learning Requirements for Graduation

Definition of Service-Learning 
An instructional strategy that combines meaningful service to the community with curriculum-based learning. It is a form of civic education that provides students with opportunities to explore and reflect on what it means to be an active, engaged citizen.


Maryland’s Seven Best Practices of Service-Learning 

All projects must meet the following practices to qualify.  

  1. Meet a Recognized Need in the Community. 

  2. Achieve Curricular Objectives through Service-Learning. 

  3. Reflect Throughout the Service-Learning Experience. 

  4. Develop Student Responsibility. 

  5. Establish Community Partnerships. 

  6. Plan Ahead for Service-Learning. 

  7. Equip Students with Knowledge and Skills for Service. 

Maryland’s Seven Best Practice Poster
 

Project Suggestions and Ideas

Rita’s Closet  

https://ritascloset.org/index.php/volunteers/  

Carroll County Arts Council  

https://ccac.ivolunteer.com/#1  

Hill Center Fresh Mart  

https://ymaryland.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog  

Humane Society  

https://hscarroll.org/volunteer-opportunities/  

City of Westminster  

https://cityofwestminsterparksrec.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/  

Westminster Community Garden 

https://hspinc.org/community-garden/ 

Smithsonian Transcription Center 

Smithsonian Flyer 

Winters Mill Food Pantry Recipe Bags 

Food Drive (8.5 x 11 in) (11 x 8.5 in) (1)  

Spanish Version  

United Way Volunteer Opportunities | United Way of Central Maryland

 

 

The CCPS Service-Learning website (link here) has a list of local non-profits and project opportunities, as well as more information about the program and guidelines.