Community Service and the concept of Service Learning are part of the Center for Character Development's efforts to offer cadet character development programs which emphasize one of the Academy's central core values, "Service Before Self." The Cadet Service Learning (CSL) Program, part of the Center's Excellence Division, attempts to take this core value from the theoretical concepts of the classroom to actual experiences with the goal of a lifelong internalized "volunteer ethic" and understanding of the value of serving others, particularly in the area of community service. In addition, the program has a leadership objective in that most of the cadet-run service learning activities have requirements of initiative, organization, and responsibility. Historically, USAFA has performed between and 20K - 30K hours of service learning projects during the course of an academic year. These hours included basic community service projects as well as our annual Alternative Springs Break in which we partner with Habitat for Humanity to build homes around the nation.



who is eligible
Requests for cadet volunteers must be from non-profit groups, churches, schools, or government agencies. All non-profit organizations recognized by the Pikes Peak Center for Non-profit Excellence are acceptable. Any other organization must be approved on an individual basis.

how to sign up for volunteers
After navigating to the the "Request Cadet Volunteers" page, completely fill out all three tabs of the form and submit the request. A member of the Center for Character Development will contact the requesting POC before advertising the request to the cadets. Cadet(s) wishing to volunteer will contact the requesting POC for additional details and coordination.
To begin your request click here.

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