How many hours will service-learning students work?
Typically, service-learning students are required to spend 2 to 3 hours per week at their community organization, for a total of 25 to 30 hours during the semester. However, if your program requires a greater commitment from volunteers—in number of hours per week and/or length of service commitment—you don’t need to change your expectations to accommodate students. Clearly state your expectations. Students who can meet those requirements can select your organization with the understanding that they will exceed the service-learning requirement for their course.
Related Questions
- How many hours of service-learning work will students complete during the semester? How much time outside of class is required?
- What if service-learning students don show up, stop coming, or don complete their hours?
- What if service-learning students don’t show up, stop coming, or don’t complete their hours?
