This book contains hundreds of up-to-date service projects and ideas presented in an engaging, kid-friendly format and it has something for everyone who wants to make a difference. Features and benefits include: over 500 service learning project ideas -- from simple to large scale, the "Ten Steps to Successful Service Projects", a new sections on Internet use and school service learning requirements, step-by-step instructions for creating flyers, petitions, press releases, and more. The book's 14 thematic chapters cover topics commonly selected for community service projects: Animals, Community Development, Crime Fighting, The Environment, Health & Wellness, Homelessness, Hunger, Literacy, People with Special Needs, Seniors, Politics & Government, Safety, Transportation, and Friendship. Each chapter includes important facts and statistics related to each topic, a host of diverse service project ideas, and listings of service organization contact information.
