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I don't have a problem with it in public or private schools if it is tied to a course - in that case it would be no different than an internship that you don't get paid for but get experience or some sort of credit. I'm probably a little older than many of you but I remember a time when just about everyone in high school did some sort of community service - I was the cutest candy striper on the ward!!! It really helped me get ready for the world of work and I felt good about helping people. But I don't think you just send folks somewhere and have them log in hours - there should be some sort of course or workshop that meets each marking period or maybe even each week to help them process the experiences.
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