Community Needs Met and Impact of a Local Service-Learning Project

Project Facts:

Community-Based Organization Partner: ManorCare
Education Partner: Central High School
Class/Organization: Sophomore Literature and Composition
Project Contacts:
    Carol Wuertz, Central High School Instructor
    Tina Beck, Activities Director

Project Snapshot:

Type of Service: Direct Service

Needs Met/Impact Made:

Beck acknowledged the validity of the project.  She indicated the importance of intergenerational activities and that the majority of their residents really enjoyed the experience.  Beck said the project's impact was the positive social effect it had on the seniors, "It is amazing how working with kids can open people's eyes.  It is very much an asset to work with kids."

(Information received from personal interview)

 

Aberdeen Service-Learning Project    Connecting students, classrooms and community Northern State University                                                                           Aberdeen, SD 57401 servlc@northern.edu

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