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National studies show that students in effective Service-Learning programs have increased retention and success, and develop personal and civic responsibility. Additional benefits are:

• Make a difference in you community
• Learn through active participation
• Prepare to become a global citizen
• Increase confidence and self-esteem
• Acquire cross-cultural sensitivity
• Work towards social change
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Acquire professional experience while exploring career options
• Enhance your UC/CSU transfer applications or resume
• Obtain reference letters
• Enhance your scholarship application
• Qualify for the President’s Volunteer Service Award*

Earn the Presidential Volunteer Service Award with 100 hours of community service within one year. For more information visit: www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award is an initiative of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation in conjunction with the Corporation for National and Community Service.