In part 1 of this blog post, I discussed five of my reasons why you should want to get students involved in community service. But how do you get students to be involved in service to others? Here are five ways that have worked for me:

I believe there are five reasons why you should want to involve your students in community service and five ways that you can implement community service into your student leadership programs. Part 1 of this blog post addresses the “whys” – the “hows” are covered in Part 2.

For the past 23 consecutive years they have run commercial during the Super Bowl…but not this year. In a decision that gives me hope, they are instead doing a social-media campaign to promote its “Pepsi Refresh” initiative.

Now that the Serve America Act has been passed does it mean scholarships in exchange for community service? That’s what the president has promised. Is it a good idea? Will it work? What do you think that will mean to you?

VIDEO: Obama Calls For Renewed Spirit Of National Service

Last year, I was dedicated to watching the presidential debates, avoiding the news and making an informed decision for myself. In the middle of it all I was pleased with the ‘time out’ both candidates took to turn the country’s focus to community service. I’m no longer interested in sitting on someone’s board and want to do something much more fun and interactive. Any suggestions?

In support of Dave Kelly’s Building Leaders Through Service Network I submit this September 2008 video that highlights and links to a campaign to inspire a new era of voluntary citizen service in America – ServiceNation.org. I invite you to join an effort – any effort – to expand national and community service. Like the song says, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” We’d like to hear about your efforts to build a nation of service, reach out a helping hand, be a good neighbor or perform other random acts of kindness on your campus or in your community. PEACE.