Getting involved in youth-led interfaith service-learning takes you on a journey toward more effective service-learning, authentic interfaith engagement, and building the Developmental Assets that young people need to succeed.

Each of these emphases may be a door into the world of youth-led, interfaith service-learning. If you are already working on one of these areas, you may find that the others enrich what you're doing.Building positive relationships across faiths, generations, cultures, sectors, and throughout the community.

Effective Service-Learning

Youth engaged in service-learning not only provide direct service, but also learn about the world around them, develop  skills and knowledge, grow holistically, and develop skills. Learn more . . .

Authentic Interfaith Engagement

Building Developmental Assets

Asset building is a research-based approach that focuses on cultivating the relationships, opportunities, skills, values, and commitments that all young people need to succeed. Learn more . . .

Shared Practices Across All Approaches

Each of the above approaches brings unique strengths and opportunities to your efforts. But they are held together by a variety of practices, including:

• Positive relationships are the foundation for interfaith service-learning. Learning how to connect meaningfully with people from other cultures, traditions, generations, and backgrounds strengthens young people's development and prepares them for life.
• Interfaith service-learning is most effective when young people having a strong voice and leadership (with adult support) in planning, implementing, and evaluating their experiences.
• Intentional reflection and thoughtful story-telling help young people process, interpret, and learn from their experiences.
• Partnerships provide the structure for interfaith service-learning, inviting all aspects of the community to invest in and advocate for youth engagement and shared action for the common good.

Each of these themes and practices is woven throughout this tool kit.