Simple Project Ideas For Service Learning

Below are some ideas for fun ways to complete your service learning hours in the Reisterstown, Owings Mills, Glyndon, Randallstown, Pikesville and Finksburg area.

&	Serve as a “Book Buddy” mentor/tutor to students of any age (including adults) or learning level (including developmentally disabled).
&	Help immigrant students learn English. Talk to your school counselor about how you can set a program up in your school or another local school. This could be a really fun project!
&	Read to the elderly or someone who is sight-impaired. Call a local senior center or retirement community for people who could use this service.
&	Teach senior citizens to use the Internet. Contact a local senior center for more info.
&	Help parents and students learn how to effectively use their local library. Call your local library to coordinate a program.
&	Write children’s books to donate (and read to) younger students.
&	Collect books for a homeless shelter. The Hannah More Women's Shelter is a local shelter you can work with.
&	Provide school supplies for disadvantaged students. Believe it or not, some kids at your school probably can't afford all of the school supplies they need throughout the year. Many times teachers end up spending their own money to provide supplies for these students. Ask to attend the next faculty meeting and find out if your school needs donations.
&	Promote service-learning activities through articles in the school or community papers.
&	Use theatre and poetry in advocacy projects. Write a play about reading, tolerance, volunteering, etc. and then perform it for kids at local library or school.