Growing Youth Voice, Engagement, and Leadership Through Service-Learning

Service-learning offers a dynamic approach to cultivating positive youth development both within and beyond traditional classroom settings. This workshop delves into the strategic use of service-learning as a vehicle for nurturing young leaders, fostering collaboration, and instilling a sense of agency in addressing community issues. Participants will explore the rationale behind integrating service-learning into youth initiatives, examining its potential to amplify youth voices, bolster engagement, and cultivate essential leadership skills. Join a youth participant from Camp Fire as he shares his service-learning journey and unpacks the transformative potential for service-learning to shape the next generation of engaged citizens and leaders.