How does Service-Learning differ from Volunteering and Internships?

·        Volunteering –  Benefits the community agency.            It meets the need of others and improves the community as           a whole. ·        An Internship – Benefits the student.            It provides students with hands-on experience that enhances           career objectives as it related to their particular area of study.  ·        Service-Learning – Benefits both the student and the community agency.             It focuses both on the service being offered and the learning           that is occurring to enhance the course. A grade is given           for the learning and NOT for the service.   Examples of Service-Learning: ·        An accounting student helping senior citizens with their taxes ·        A Biology student helps with a stream bank restoration project ·        A math student tutoring an elementary student in math ·        A nursing student working with hospice patients ·        Sociology students helping at the local food bank    Examples of Volunteering: ·        An accounting student serving homeless people food ·        A nursing student tutoring a high school student in English ·        A math student planting a garden at a local senior citizen home   Examples of an Internship: ·        An accounting student working for an accounting firm to gain experience for future employment ·        A nursing student working at a hospital to gain experience for future employment