MY SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Taishi K. McLeod

WHAT IS SERVICE LEARNING??

Service-learning is a teaching method that combines service

to the community with classroom curriculum. It is

more than merely community service. It is a hands-on

approach to mastering subject material while fostering civic

responsibility.

BENEFITS OF SERVICE LEARNING

•Gain hands-on experience (possibly leading to an internship or job later)

•Grow your understanding of diverse cultures and communities

•Improve your ability to handle ambiguity and be open to change; become more

flexible

•Develop or enhance your skills, especially in the areas of communication,

collaboration, and leadership

•Test out your skills, interests, and values in a potential career path, or learn more

about a field that interests you

•Connect with professionals and community members who you will learn from

LOWNDES COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTERHere Is where I spent most of my time. I love animals so this was really fun for me. I walked the dogs, helped visitors that were interested in adopting around, and cleaned anything that needed to be cleaned.

ME AND THE PARROT

I just decided to take a picture with this mean bird that likes to bite people!! As You can see, I was far away from the cage. I didn’t want to get too close.

Just another snap shot with the dogs

WALKING THE DOGSHere I was walking the dogs. We were told just to take them out of their cages so they could get a little exercise. These puppies definitely got their exercise, and so did I !!

EXERCISE TIME!!I got too close to the dog and he licked me in the eye!

MY BUDDY This dog and I got along the best. Out of all the dogs I walked this one was the most cooperative. He was calm when I needed him to be and was playful and rambunctious when it was okay to be. I don’t know his name, but I just called him scruffy!

SUCH A CUTIE I got the chance to walk this dog. He’s such a sweet heart. It was hard not to get attached to him.

PLAY TIME!!I took these two into the play room to have a little fun!!

LOOK AT THOSE EYES!!When I saw those eyes I just had to get him out of that cage! Simply adorable.

WHAT I GOT OUT OF MY

EXPERIENCE

I enjoyed my service learning experience. I had fun interacting with the animals at the animal shelter

and meeting new people that worked or volunteered there. The hands-on work was definitely a challenge,

but it was still an awesome experience. I would definitely go back to volunteer there again. I really

enjoyed myself and got a lot out of it. After this experience I feel well rounded and more

experienced .