Background: With the growing aging population, community-based service has been main aging welfare services model. Literatures show that geriatric social work is difficult to attract college students and has high turnover rate, the quality and quantity of professional manpower problem is difficult to solve. This study, from the view of an educator, applied curriculum action research to explore college students' experiences in participating community service courses affecting on their geriatric social work competences. Methods: Researcher invited community disabled elderly, recommended by community service institutions, to participate in community service action research. From February 2010 to January 2012, a total of 19 elderly (8 male, 11 female, average age 74.8), 92 students (11 male, 81 female) participated. Students, in small group, took ”Geriatric Social Work” or ”Care Management” courses to provide home visits, physiological and psychological measurements, and resources referral services when needed. Reflections and recommendations: 1.Community disabled elderly are not disadvantaged but teachers, school educators can development practical teaching plans with them; 2.Students can integrate theories and practical skills through community services experiences; 3.Community service experiences help to strengthen students' confidences and abilities of working in geriatric social work after graduation; 4. Limitations and suggestions in developing community service curriculums are addressed.