Demographic trends related to the baby-boomer generation suggest that the future will necessitate significant increases to the workforce serving this population. Recreational-therapy services are no exception, as this area of practice ties directly to the anticipated health-care and quality-of-life needs of this growing segment of society. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a 30-hr service-learning project on recreational-therapy students' preferences regarding future employment in settings that serve older adults. Participants were a convenience sample of 23 recreational-therapy students who participated in a 30-hr service-learning project over the course of one semester. At the beginning and end of the semester, participants completed a single-item questionnaire asking them to rank-order their preferences regarding the client populations they would like to work with in the future. The Wilcoxon rank-sum test was utilized to determine changes in student preferences. Results indicated that prior to the service-learning project, older adults were the least desired population among five available options; however, after the service-learning program they were identified as the second most desired population. Findings suggest that participation in a service-learning program can increase recreational-therapy students' relative preference for working with older adults and should be considered when developing or revising academic programs.