Voices of Hope Service-Learning Guide

This book provides a framework and coaching tools for engaging students as active, caring citizens. It contains seven simple, effective steps anyone can use to help kids create and carry out service projects in their communities or beyond. As they take on service projects, kids learn to plan, work in teams, fundraise, resolve conflicts, speak in public, make good decisions and take responsibility. Practicing these skills in the real world--and seeing the positive difference their actions can make in their communities--gives a huge boost to kids' confidence, as they see how valuable their actions can be. A final section includes useful background materials. (author)