(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. |