Community Service Learning

One of the core elements of our youth programs is community service. Our programs offer students the opportunity to participate in community service learning (CSL) projects. To see past community service learning by former TOP® participants, see below. If you are a current TOP® participant, read on for some ideas for community service learning projects.

By the end of each program, participants are encouraged to complete community service learning hours. Community service learning is a great way for young people to learn about their communities while helping others.

Community service learning is a means of boosting confidence, discovering new interests and increasing happiness as a whole. Projects can be big or small, but the feeling of accomplishment, or what we call the "CSL glow", is always great. It gives a sense of pride and identity through your role in community service learning.

Past Projects

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Scroll through the pictures to see some of our past community service learning projects. Past projects include:

At Thomas Wallace Middle School, 6th Graders made banners to donate to the Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland in observance of Memorial Day. One club made a paper-chain American Flag to be displayed in a common area of the Veterans Home. Another club used their handprints to create fireworks with messages of gratitude.

At Fairfield Township School, 8th Graders made cat beds and dog toys for the SPCA in Vineland.

Ideas for At-Home Projects

If you are currently participating in a TOP® club, we understand that completing community service learning hours at home can be a bit more challenging. Below are some ideas for projects you can complete at home:

Make thank you cards for local hospital staff for their hard work and dedication to our community.

Start a social media campaign or hashtag to spread awareness on a topic.

Operation Gratitude - Every Operation Gratitude care package includes a bundle of letters from Americans thanking their military and first responder heroes for their service to our country. Write virtual personal letters of appreciation for deployed troops, veterans, graduate recruits, first and frontline responders or wounded heroes and their caregivers.

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