Title: Analyze the purpose and benefits of community service.
Course: Life Planning (19257-36) > Section: Demonstrating Leadership Within the Community

Students should participate in a program or project which addresses a long-term need within the local community. The program/ project should maximize resources, be completed in partnership with an established community service or non-profit organization, and have a wide-ranging impact (e.g., coat drives, Toys for Tots, blood drives).

Learning should be experiential and include a cycle of action and reflection.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Who benefits from community service?
- What types of needs can be addressed through community service?
- What are the benefits of participating in a community service project? To the individual? The community? The organization?

Communication

- How can one recruit volunteers to a project?
- How can you obtain resources?
- How can you identify a need in the community?

Leadership

- What leadership skills will help you plan and execute a community service project?

Management

- What management strategies can you use to complete the project?
- What resources are needed to complete the project?