What is the basic difference between volunteerism and service-learning?
◦ Volunteerism is structured by an organization; service-learning is always individualized.
◦ Volunteerism is giving time and effort; service-learning is giving time and service, with an added learning component.
◦ Volunteerism involves working independently; service-learning is cooperative.
◦ Volunteerism comes from a sincere desire to make a difference; service-learning is organized around an assignment.