Has a positive effect on student personal development such as sense of personal efficacy, personal identity, spiritual growth, and moral development
Has a positive effect on interpersonal development and the ability to work well with others, leadership, and communication skills
Has a positive effect on reducing stereotypes and facilitating cultural and racial understanding
Has a positive effect on sense of social responsibility, citizenship, and commitment to service
Has an impact on academic outcomes such as demonstrated complexity of understanding, problem analysis, critical thinking, and cognitive development
Contributes to career development and can influence major and career selection
Contributes to stronger student/faculty relationships
Has long-term effects that may surface even years after graduation in terms of public service commitment, willingness to contribute to social causes, and willingness to give back to one’s institution
Has relevance, it helps to link the often abstract theory of the classroom with day-to-day experiences of students and community members
Builds Community, links students, faculty, and the institution of higher learning to the local community and beyond.
Need a copy of the 2025-2026 Service Log?
Service Awards for the 2025-2026 school year:
If you complete community service this year and would like to submit your Service Learning Log for a Service Award, the application will open in April 2026. Please be aware that your service must have occurred between June 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026. The application window will be open until May 1st and you MUST submit your application by then (no late applications will be accepted). All service hours must have a corresponding signature from the community service partner in order to qualify. Please see Ms. Steinlage in C57 or Mrs. Snead in the Library with questions. Please visit this site if you have questions about Service Awards: https://abingtonsdpa.sites.thrillshare.com/o/abington/page/service-learning-awards-applications
Upcoming Service Opportunities:
Be sure to check the ASD Service Learning website for a full list of available opportunities. In addition to what is listed on the website, we will periodically post other service opportunities here.