W2
Assess, through participation in service learning opportunities and other means (e.g., interviews, discussions, observations), how service learning enhances the well-being of the volunteer and to the individual or organization/community.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Reflect on and discuss what is known about service learning (e.g., what volunteers do, where volunteering occurs, why people volunteer/ do not volunteer).

(b)

Investigate historical, contemporary, and evolving needs and opportunities (e.g., time, situations, programs, technology, and/or environments) in the community which might benefit from acts of service.

(c)

Determine a variety of community service opportunities that would benefit the well-being of one's community (e.g., meals on wheels, senior centres, canvasser, walking school bus, Special Olympics, coaching/officiating minor sports, Save the Planet, ditch picks, helping seniors who are housebound).

(d)

Investigate the impact of volunteering on the overall well-being of self and community (e.g., motivation and sense of accomplishment, sense of belonging, enhanced personal skills, career opportunities, advocacy, cleaner natural environment).

(e)

Analyze the contributions that young adults can make through service to their community.

(f)

Assess personal skills and aptitudes to find the most effective community service opportunities for self.

(g)

Set personal goals, that are documented in one's Personal Plan for Wellness, of what one wants to accomplish from service learning.

(h)

Evaluate, revise, and continue to implement Personal Plan for Wellness to be actively engaged in at least 12 hours of participation in service learning in the community (i.e., local community, global community).

(i)

Document, monitor, and communicate, using a variety of technologies (e.g., photos, video), one's involvement in, and understanding of, service learning.

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