Service-learning is a teaching strategy that combines meaningful service with learning. When designed thoughtfully, service-learning aligns with and enhances civic engagement by young people actively participating in solving community issues and real-world problems.
Join us for Docuthon: Stories of Change! This global storytelling movement empowers young people to create short films on issues they care about in their own communities. The morning session brings the world stage to your seat, featuring films submitted by youth filmmakers from across the globe. Hear directly from the young people behind the
What if young people could pitch solutions to the world's biggest challenges in under two minutes? Join us for a hands-on Hackathon led by Docathon, where student teams will compete to create short film trailers that imagine a better future for our planet. Working together in real time, participants will brainstorm, script, and produce original
June 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST, Washington DC The National Service-Learning Conference is excited to offer a powerful opportunity for youth and their adult allies to advocate for young people as contributors and problem-solvers in communities across the nation. Attendees are invited to join together for a Hill Day Kick-Off Session designed