intergenerational projects or reading to small children. Direct service teaches students to take responsibility for
their actions. Students also learn that they can make a difference.
The second type of service that students can be involved in is indirect service. Indirect experiences are commonly
implemented in schools because they are easy to organize and involve students working behind the scene. These
activities involve channeling resources to the problem rather than working directly with an individual who may
need service. Often students do not come in contact with the people they serve. Examples of indirect service
include collecting food or toys for disadvantaged families, landscaping a community park, or completing other
environmental projects. Indirect service projects are generally done in a group. They teach teamwork and
organizational skills.
The third type of service experience is advocacy. Advocacy requires students to lend their voices and talents to
help eliminate the causes of a specific problem. Students work to correct the problem and make the public aware
of the problem. Some activities m ^H[