At the end of the course students should be required to submit a detailed evaluation of the placement site, how beneficial they felt it was to them generally and in meeting their objectives for this class, and whether or not the site should be included in future placement listings. A list of placement opportunities with description of jobs available, number of volunteers needed and the name and phone number of the contact person should be distributed the first day of class. Each year the list needs to be revised. Finally, students should be given a deadline by which time they must secure a placement and submit their signed contracts. Faculty members must decide whether or not to give extra course credit for service learning.
Students remember more when they use their education and when they talk about it.
Service learning can help students to develop collaborative and interpersonal skills that can increase their employability. Students are empowered when they realize how much they can contribute to others.