Service as Action Experiences

SA 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 SA Experiences

1. Direct Service: You interact directly with people, animals or the environment.

2. Indirect Service: Your actions will benefit people, animals or the environment, but you don't meet with them directly.

3. Advocacy: You promote awareness and understanding of a cause or concern to promote action on an issue

4. Research: You collect information through research and data analysis in order to influence or change policy or practice.

There are many ways to complete SA experiences while following safety protocols due to COVID-19.

1. Direct Service: If able to have face-to-face interactions, follow all guidelines and safety protocols in place as required.

2. Indirect Service: Create physical or digital resources or participate in virtual experiences that will benefit people, animals, or the environment.

3. Advocacy: Communicate (speak or write) through online platforms or other means to advocate or promote action.

4. Research: Use online resources and information to report information in order to influence or promote changes in policy or practice.