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How might service as action experiences occur?
How might service as action experiences occur?
SAA experiences might be:
inspired or aligned to your academic learning in your subject area classes
sponsored or organized by another organization or your school
(such as a club or athletic team)
organized by YOU to initiate, plan, and act based on a need in the community
Four types of SAA Experiences
Direct Service: You interact directly with people, animals or the environment.
Indirect Service: Your actions will benefit people, animals or the environment, but you don't meet with them directly.
Advocacy: You promote awareness and understanding of a cause or concern to promote action on an issue
Research: You collect information through research and data analysis in order to influence or change policy or practice.
Examples of SAA experiences
Examples of SAA experiences
Direct Service
Direct Service
You interact direct with people, the environment or animals.
Examples:
Tutoring younger students in reading, math, or organization skills
Campus clean-up crews (lunchtime recycling support, beautification teams)
Assisting at school events (back-to-school night, performances, athletics)
Creating “welcome buddy” support for new students
Helping local elementary classrooms with projects, read-alouds, or materials prep
Volunteering at community gardens or local food banks
Running tech-help sessions for seniors at a community center
Indirect Service
Indirect Service
You do not see the recipients of indirect service, but you have verified that your actions with benefit people, animals, or the environment.
Examples:
Organizing schoolwide donation drives (coats, hygiene kits, books, blankets)
Assembling comfort kits for shelters or foster youth support organizations
Creating classroom materials for teachers (flashcards, posters, manipulatives)
Preparing literacy activities for elementary students
Producing calming-corner kits for counseling offices
Advocacy
Advocacy
You promote awareness and understanding of a cause or concern to promote action on an issue.
Examples:
Creating posters, videos, or campaigns promoting mental health awareness
Developing anti-bullying or inclusion campaigns on campus
Designing social-media campaigns around kindness, digital citizenship, or safety
Advocating for local environmental issues through letters, public comment, or informational booths
Leading peer-to-peer workshops on study habits, time management, or healthy choices
Research
Research
You collect information through research and data analysis in order to influence or change policy or practice.
Examples:
Conducting student surveys on campus needs (stress, homework load, recycling, safety)
Investigating community issues (food insecurity, local water use, teen mental health) and sharing findings
Creating reports with data visualizations on campus energy use or cafeteria waste
Studying historical inequities in the community and developing educational materials
Researching organizations and presenting recommendations for potential school partnerships
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