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These state and national organizations promote and support community service and service learning:

Campus Compact
A national coalition of more than 1,000 college and university presidents - representing some 5 million students - dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement, and service-learning in higher education

Civic Practices Network
A collaborative and nonpartisan project bringing together a diverse array of organizations and perspectives within the civic renewal movement

Corporation for National and Community Service
Providing opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to engage in service that addresses our nation's educational, public safety, environmental and other human needs

Educators for Community Engagement
The only national organization committed to democratizing classrooms and communities through learning circles, service-learning, and critical dialogue

Massachusetts Campus Compact
A membership organization of college and university presidents leading Massachusetts institutions of higher education in building a state-wide collaboration to promote service as a critical component of higher education

Massachusetts Department of Education

Massachusetts Service Alliance
A private, nonprofit organization that serves as the state commission on community service

National Service-Learning Partnership
A nationwide network of members advancing service-learning as a core part of every young person's education

National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
The national site for service-learning information. Many articles can be downloaded and printed.

National Youth Leadership Council
Increasing the capacity of schools and communities to engage young people in active learning and service

SERVEnet
The premier website for service and volunteering