Service Learning

Philadelphia is often referred to as a "City of Neighborhoods," and at Greene Street Friends School, we embody this ethos every day. Each year, every student engages in classroom-wide service partnerships that deepen their connection to Germantown. These partnerships, which span the academic year, often evolve into lasting relationships, while allowing space for student interests and passions to shape their service projects. We invite you to explore our community partnerships and discover how we collaborate with friends in Germantown. Whether students are teaching their peers at a local public elementary school, preparing healthy meals for the community, or working in a garden, we are dedicated to serving our neighborhood.

Service Learning at Greene Street Friends School enables and inspires students to take an active role in making positive contributions and connections on their campus, in their local community and wider world.  Students expand their view of themselves and the world by participating in substantive experiences that cultivate empathy and responsibility.  Students come to understand that through their individual actions and fostered relationships, they make a positive impact, honoring “that of God” in everyone.