Los Angeles Valley College's Service Learning Program links students as volunteers with nonprofit agencies. Through volunteer service, students gain valuable practical experience that can be related to any class. Many Valley College instructors incorporate Service Learning into their courses enahncing opportunities for learning, while allowing students to gain hands-on work experience in the community. Most requirements are about 15 to 20 hours of volunteer service per semester. Greater understanding of course work.
Service learning provides examples of real life application of classroom knowledge.
Connection to college is strengthened, increasing the likelihood of remaining in school and achieving educational goals. Provides opportunities for career exploration and workforce training. Opportunity to develop leadership and teamwork skills. Fosters cultural awareness and diversity. Increases self-esteem and critical thinking skills.