Part 1: Introduction:
- Begin with an explanation of the policy (social) issue that interests you.
- Discuss what you think is needed to improve the issue and how civic engagement could help.
- Introduce the organization you found and connect it to the social issue you are interested in.
Part 2: Organization’s Mission:
- Introduce the organization you found with details of its name, location, date founded, history, etc.
- Discuss the organization’s mission statement and how the organization works to alleviate the social issue identified in the introduction.
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- Use their website, other sources, or responses from your interview as needed.
- Identify specific methods of improving the social issue (e.g., raising money, providing services).
- Provide any relevant data (facts or figures) that demonstrate the impact of the organization’s efforts.
Part 3: Volunteering
- Discuss the role of volunteers in the organization you have selected.
- Include details from your interview about the volunteering process:
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- For example: How does someone apply? What tasks can/will a volunteer perform? What sort of time commitment do they require?
- Discuss the impact of volunteering on the organization and its mission.
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- Use responses from the interview, the website, or other sources as needed.
Part 4: Discussion/Conclusion
- Summarize the impact of the organization you chose on the social issue you are interested in.
- Discuss whether you would be likely to volunteer at the organization.
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- Explain your stance.
- Include any possible impediments or barriers to volunteering (e.g., time, location, task requirements).
- Share your thoughts on the impact of civic engagement through volunteering on the social issue you have identified.
Part 5: References
- List all cited references in alphabetical order by author in APA format.
