Research Guides: Service Learning: Service Research

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Start here for local news and data

Searching for news and data on Central Virginia topics related to service learning takes different tactics than just simply searching the VCU Libraries Search box:

Find Local News & Data Resources Research Guide
Use this guide to find the best data and resources for conducting research on Richmond and Central Virginia. Includes links to the Census, Richmond Data Center, the best resources for local news, and more.

Finding Articles, Books & Media

When looking for general research on service learning topics while using the search box on the VCU Libraries homepage or another database, consider entering any of the following search phrases.

VCU Libraries Homepage

community service
service learning
volunteerism
learner engagement
school community relationships
community building
community participation
community engagement

Other research options

Find Local News & Data Resources Research Guide
Use this guide to find the best data and resources for conducting research on Richmond and Central Virginia. Includes links to the Census, Richmond Data Center, the best resources for local news, and more.
Education Research Guide
Diversity Research Guide
Social Work Research Guide

Specific Databases:

Criminal Justice Abstracts
Journal articles, governmental and non-governmental reports on criminal justice topics
GREENR (Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources)
Covers emerging green technologies, the environment, sustainability, energy systems, agriculture, climate change, population, and more
Social Services Abstracts
Research on human services, social welfare, social policy, community development
Social Services Citation Index
Access articles from major journals across 50 social sciences disciplines

Service Around VCU & Central Virginia

VCU Center for Community Engagement and Impact
VCU Service-learning | Division of Community Engagement
At VCU, service-learning engages students in organized service activities and guided reflection. It is a course-based, credit-bearing educational experience in which students participate in organized service activities that meet community-identified needs.
ASPiRE
VCU ASPiRE is a living learning dorm where undergraduate students work with community partners to address critical community needs.
HandsOn Greater Richmond
HandsOn Greater Richmond connects volunteers with hundreds of local, non-profit partners.
ConnectVA
Network linking individuals with the nonprofit community.
Bridging Richmond
Bridging Richmond engages the community to address shared education and workforce priorities through data, collective action, and improvements from cradle to career.