Service in K-12 & Higher Education

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Service in K-12 & Higher Education

From keeping up with the latest trends, to training opportunities, to coalition-building and networking,
the tools below can help you strengthen your organization and build your capacity to do more in your community.

Leveraging the Potential of Youth Service

A report from Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity that introduces a new definition, model, and design considerations to guide the next decade of youth-led, youth-driven service

Design Considerations for Youth Service Programs

The Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity's worksheet of reflective questions to consider when designing, delivering, and engaging in youth-led, youth-driven service experiences.

Active Citizens Conference

Annual event for students from across the country to learn about effective community engagement and contributing to positive social change, hosted by William & Mary

The Business Case for Civics Education

Report on the importance of civics education and and recommendations for experiential ways to teach civics

Campus Compact Toolkit

A toolkit for developing civic professionals capable of solving community problems

Engage! Journal

Academic journal focused on all areas of community engaged research, evaluation, and assessment

National Partnership for Student Success Resources

Directory of online resources to help support students and youth leadership development

Recommended Books on Service & Volunteerism

Reading list of books related to volunteer management, civic and community engagement, nonprofit management, impact, resource development, and more

VA Engage

Virtual state-wide grassroots network for civic/community engagement faculty and staff

VA Engage Journal

Sharing civic engagement experiences from Virginia students and academics

Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities

Award-winning programs to improve academic achievement, increase workplace productivity, and enhance local trust

Virginia Volunteerism Summit

The Commonwealth’s leading event for organizations and individuals making a difference in their communities

The Virginia Community
Engagement Index

See how and why others in Virginia give of their time, talents and voices to community causes. Check out our Virginia Community Engagement Index findings.

What’s Your Volunteer Personality?

Pair your passion with purpose. Take our Volunteer Personality Quiz and find out which volunteer direction is best for you.

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