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For Arkansas Students
Keep Arkansas Beautiful is a valuable resource for high school and college students looking to connect through service learning and volunteer opportunities around the state. Browse this page to find ideas and inspiration for your next service learning project, as well as places to volunteer in Arkansas. Ready to get your hands dirty?
Earn Service Learning Hours
If you're a high school student in Arkansas graduating in 2027 or beyond, the LEARNS Act requires you to earn at least 75 service learning hours prior to graduation. Luckily, finding volunteer opportunities is easy with Keep Arkansas Beautiful, especially during our annual cleanup events. But there are lots of other ways to beautify our state too, either in groups or on your own. Got an idea for a project? Tell us more about it!
StatewideHigh School Video Contest
High school students are invited to create a 30-second video commercial promoting environmental responsibility in Arkansas. Presented by the Fort Smith International Film Festival, Arkansas Cinema Society, and Keep Arkansas Beautiful, the contest is free to enter and runs through April 24. Videos should highlight litter prevention, recycling, conservation or beautification and must be submitted via Film Freeway. Winners will be announced at an ACS Summer Screening.
Classroom Materials
Keep Arkansas Beautiful supports service learning for high school students with educational materials and project inspiration. Educators, parents and students can download free environmental education resources for more advanced topics related to litter prevention, recycling and beautification.
Litter Prevention
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Recycling
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Beautification / Conservation
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