Interest in service learning has increased in the past two decades, partly due to recent accumulation of knowledge about its beneficial outcomes to participants and society. This manuscript describes a small group basic communication course taught in a service learning format at a small liberal arts college. Qualitative comments as well as quantitative data from an anonymous survey (n = 112) indicate that the small group basic communication service learning course was beneficial to students in terms of aspects including personal development, clarification of career goals, a sense of connectedness with the community, and a sense of fulfillment in assisting others.