American Red Cross of the Quad Cities Area |  Service Learning

Service Learning

Why incorporate service learning into your intermediate or high school?

Here are just a few of the many benefits provided through service learning projects:

Aids youth in developing leadership skills

Assists youth in identifying community needs

Projects can be connected to curriculum

Promotes self-esteem for youth

Youth develop public speaking skills

Allows youth to develop cooperative learning skills

Provides opportunities for youth who are challenged in a traditional school setting to excel in a new and exciting manner

Solidifies the Red Cross mission of helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies

For more information on bringing service learning into your classroom, please call or email