If we talk about the guideline of community service activities, every organization may have their own guideline for it. However, you have to make sure that wherever you join the community service, you have to make sure that it is successful.
According to https://blog.prepscholar.com/community-service-projects, there are several things that you can do to create successful community service projects as you are able to read below. But first, you should know why you do community service. If you take part in community service, it can be a good way to spend some free time in school. However, you also need to know that it can be useful when you apply to colleges. It is because colleges see community service as an extracurricular activity since it shows that you are actively involved in something that will better yourself and the world. If you take part in a community service, it shows that you have a real interest in making a positive change in your community. By taking part in a community service, you show to the admission officers that you have some “intangible” qualities that they are looking for in students.
So, here are some steps that you can do to create a successful community service project according to https://blog.prepscholar.com/community-service-projects.
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- You have to find out what is needed in your community.
- You must see what ability that you can do for this community service.
- You need to choose a project.
- You need to develop a plan.
- You have to recruit your volunteers.
- You need to make a budget.
- You have to make a timeline.
- You need to raise money.
- You need to get publicity.
- And now, you have to do the project.
If you want to know the explanation of each point above, you are able to access the site where the address is given earlier.
Doing Community Service Is Your Opportunity to Explore
You may be afraid when you have to start community service because you do not know where you have to start. You are able to complete smaller increments of community service in a lot of different areas of interest as done by Alexandra as she told on nshss.org. She wrote there that she had some conception of her interests and this approach permitted her to get a feel for community service without any long-term commitments. If you do this, you may be able to be happy since you have a chance to explore community service projects early on in high school.
After you complete some different types of community service, you may start to develop preferences. Alexandra wrote that she found that she is a ‘people person’ and therefore she values time spent directly interacting with others. She also then started to develop a passion for leadership where it was something that she never expected of herself.
In her story, Alexandra also wrote that when it comes to community service, it is important to discover which motivates you. If you really enjoy your service, it optimally does not feel like work, but like something you enjoy doing. She also wrote that it is important for you to be able to support your cause and to understand why you are giving your time.
If you have found the right type of work, it will not feel like work. When you take part in a community service, it must be something that makes you feel fulfilled. If you are motivated by community service, it can bring the best outcome for you and your peers as well.
She also wrote that when you are passionate about your service, you will do the best and people who are helped by you will get the help that they truly deserve. Not only that, when you are motivated, you may also find that you take on leadership roles more easily.
Some Benefits of Doing Community Service
According to the Habitat for Humanity of Broward site, here are some benefits of doing community service.
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- By taking part in a community service, it can help you to connect to the community. The basis of community service is giving back and helping others. Community service will teach us how significant it is to help people in need. This activity also can connect us to the community by improving it, and as a result making it a better place for all of us to live in.
- It can benefit your career prospects. It is important for you to note that community service can help you get experience and skills required for the professional turn that you are considering to take. One of the benefits that you are able to get if you take part in a community service is that you are able to have a chance to improve skills that are important in a workplace such as teamwork, communication and organizational skills, planning, problem-solving and task management. And even you are able to merely try out an interesting career through volunteering before you jump to a long-term commitment.
- Taking part in a community service can raise social awareness. By taking part in a community service, you have a good chance to be closer to the community you live in. Your horizons will be broadened by the activity and you will understand the needs of the society and the population that you are trying to help through the project that you are taking part in. It is important for you to note that reading or hearing about issues is not the same as getting involved personally. So, if you take part in it, you will get experience and understanding about the conditions that they are in.
- Taking part in a community service can establish contacts and friendships. You will not only be able to help people in need, but also you will meet the other volunteers. You are also able to invite your friends to do community service with you and further strengthen your relationship while having fun.
- Taking part in community service can help improve your skills. If you are a shy and individual person, it can help you since it offers a lot of opportunities to meet and work with various people. It can improve and teach you how to socialize in diverse surroundings.
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