Hey, TBAY: We’re excited to introduce you to Learn and Serve Tampa — the grand prize winner of the second Publix Giveback Giveaway. Get to know this local nonprofit and learn about the important work they do for the community.
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Since 2020, local nonprofit Learn and Serve Tampa has engaged Bay area students in grades K-12 with activities designed to do two things: give back + teach.
That’s the idea behind service-learning — as students complete meaningful community service, they simultaneously learn academic content. Here’s what that means for local students and how you can get involved:
🙋 Students in-action
From in-school presentations to wide-spread community outreach, some of the many service-learning projects that have instilled in students civic responsibility, compassion, teamwork + more include:
- Students of all ages collected 7,000+ lbs of trash, hurricane debris, and invasive vegetation from McKay Bay Nature Park while learning about the impact of invasive species on the native ecosystem.
- Middle schoolers installed raised garden beds to provide their school with fresh herbs, veggies, and fruits to be used in a culinary arts program.
- High schoolers presented a safe driving campaign to 500 of their peers.
- Elementary school students taught fourth and fifth graders about the importance of mental health + provided management strategies.
Bonus: Learn and Serve Tampa is also working to enhance after-school volunteer programs.
🏫 Bring Learn and Serve to your school
Ready to bring service-learning to your school? Educators, students, or parents can submit an inquiry at any time. Then, Learn and Serve Tampa will:
- Connect with the school about academic standards + conduct training
- Help students and teachers plan and implement the service project
- Provide or connect funding and other services needed for the activities
- Guide reflection, results documentation, and demonstration opportunities