Volunteers will work on civil rights and racial justice cases pro bono, which means they don't receive academic credit for their work, but can receive volunteer hours. (blog.psjd.org)
They will clean, restore and construct homes and receive academic credit for doing so. (nytimes.com)
Employers also value practical experience, such as internships or participation in cooperative engineering programs, in which students earn academic credit for structured work experience. (bls.gov)