The 4-H Service Learning Standard outlines the critical elements of a 4-H service learning project. Follow each link to read a more detailed explanation of the standard. Along with each section of the standard is a "best practice" -- a project that illustrates how this element can make a project wonderful!

1. Youth Voice
   Young people assume active leadership roles in all phases of the service learning project.
   
   
2. Community Need and Voice
   Service learning project meets a genuine community need, and community members are actively involved in te service learning process.
   
   
3. Planning and Training
   Group develops an understanding of service learning and prepares for the project through training, teambuilding, project planning, and project orientation.
   
   
4. Learning Objectives
   Group establishes clear learning goals related to 4-H project work and/or life skills.
   
   
5. Service
   Group participates in a meaningful service experience.
   
   
6. Reflection
   Group sets aside time for meaningful reflection, when members openly express thoughts and emotions about the service.
   
   
7. Evaluation
   Group collects feedback from direct and indirect beneficiaries, stakeholders, and project volunteers.
   
   
8. Celebration, Recognition, and Reporting
   Group celebrates project completion through recognition of volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries. Group reports project outcomes to stakeholders.