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Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award Nomination

08/01/2010 - 11:00pm
August 23, 2010

NYLC is now accepting nominations for the Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award.

This award honors exemplary leaders who have inspired the service-learning field, positively impacting the lives of young people, and motivating others to take up the banner of service. Dickson worked with young people in his native England and abroad and founded Overseas Voluntary Service and Community Service Volunteers which have — in turn — inspired service programs worldwide.

Nomination package must be received by Monday, August 23, 2010.

2008 National Youth Leadership Training

07/20/2008 - 8:00pm
July 20-26, 2008
Voyager Environmental Center, Mound, Minnesota

High school students from Minn. and beyond gather for The National Youth Leadership Training, a life-changing week of adventure, self-discovery, friendship, cultural exchange, leadership building, and service. more »

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2009 Alec Dickson Award

04/01/2008 - 4:00am
April 4, 2008

The Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award honors exemplary leaders who — through their actions, compassion, creativity, and courage — have inspired the service-learning field, positively impacted the lives of young people, and motivated others to take up the banner of service. The award is presented every year at the National Service-Learning Conference.

Nominate someone now for the 2009 award. Application deadline is August 4, 2008. more »

State Farm Youth Leadership for Service-Learning Excellence Award Application

through Oct. 29, 2010

During the National Service-Learning Conference, NYLC and its partners present a number of awards honoring youth and adults for their commitment to education, service, community, and service-learning. Each year the attendees honor award recipients by planting a tree at a park or playground in the host city. Please join us for this longstanding tradition.
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State Farm Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award Application: Oct. 29, 2010

through Oct. 29, 2010

During the National Service-Learning Conference, NYLC and its partners present a number of awards honoring youth and adults for their commitment to education, service, community, and service-learning. Each year the attendees honor award recipients by planting a tree at a park or playground in the host city. Please join us for this longstanding tradition. more »

The 22nd Annual National Service-Learning Conference Affiliate Application: Dec. 17, 2010

through Dec. 17, 2010

affiliates gain valuable visibility in exchange for crucial, non-monetary support. They help us promote the conference to their constituents and are recognized in NSLC publications and websites.

To learn more about being a conference affiliate and download an application, visit the official sponsorship and affiliates page on the conference website. (http://j.mp/cw0odg)

Service-Learning Curriculum Design

Oct. 28, 2010-Feb. 11, 2011
online
for K-12 teachers and other service-learning professionals

NYLC, in partnership with the liberal arts college Viterbo University, is offering two online graduate classes for educators during the 2010-11 school year. The courses are offered through the online community of the Generator School Network. Membership in this community of service-learning practitioners is free. more »

The 22nd Annual National Service-Learning Conference Affiliate Application

through Dec. 17, 2010

Looking to raise your organization's profile at the National Service-Learning Conference? NSLC affiliates gain valuable visibility in exchange for crucial, non-monetary support. They help us promote the conference to their constituents and are recognized in NSLC publications and websites.

To learn more about being a conference affiliate and download an application, visit the official sponsorship and affiliates page on the conference website. (http://j.mp/cw0odg)

Designing Academically Rigorous Service-Learning Curriculum

Jan. 19, 4:00 p.m. CST
webinar
for service-learning educators

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State Farm Youth Leadership for Service-Learning Excellence Award Application: Oct. 29, 2010

through Oct. 29, 2010

State Farm Youth Leadership for Service-Learning Excellence Award Application

through Oct. 29, 2010

During the National Service-Learning Conference, NYLC and its partners present a number of awards honoring youth and adults for their commitment to education, service, community, and service-learning. Each year the attendees honor award recipients by planting a tree at a park or playground in the host city. Please join us for this longstanding tradition. more »