For those who work with student leaders, encourage activities that promote development of politically informed, knowledgeable members to increase their motivation for advocacy work and social change...

For those who work with student leaders, encourage activities that promote development of politically informed, knowledgeable members to increase their motivation for advocacy work and social change efforts. The body of work reviewed here demonstrates that the more students learn about the politics, culture, and racial realities of their communities, the more they become intrinsically motivated to create change. For example, challenge community service leaders to research the needs of their community, the demographics of those they wish to serve, and seek out research that may inform their work.