Community Service Class Portfolio Assignment Description
COMS 105
Community Service portfolio is a tool that enables the student to document information, perceptions, and reflections related to his/her involvement in community service. The objectives of the portfolio are to assist the student in understanding: (1) Civic Responsibility, (2) Reciprocity, (3) Personal Development, (4) Community, (5) Non-profit Agencies, (6) and the Dynamics of Non-profit Organizations. Students must purchase a three ring binder to use for this project. Review & Respond must be a word document and placed in the binder. You may use your own creativity to design the contents of the portfolio.
Portfolio Contents:
Course Goals4 pts
Site Selection
4 pts
Artifacts I
4 pts.
Agency Overview
4 pts.
Review/Respond
25 pts
Library Assignment
4 pts.
Accomplishments
4 pts.
Reflection
22 pts.
Artifacts II
4 pts. / Your goal statement should answer the following questions:
- What were your initial goals in taking this class? Has your experience thus far caused you to rethink those goals? If so, in what way?
- What societal issues are you interested in and why?
- What do you hope to learn, accomplish, and gain from your experience?
- How will this class affect your values and beliefs?
Provide a description of the site selection process. Address the following:
- What factors went into your decision?
- What skills and experiences do you bring to the agency?
- What were the advantages and disadvantages for each site you considered?
- What personal values and beliefs did you use to make your decision?
- How did class readings affect your decision making process?
Include the following items.
- Agency/Volunteer Agreement
- Service site log
- Reflection on first three readings
Write a one page typed double-spaced history of the agency/service site.
Address the following:
- What is the history of the organization? When did it start? What is its mission? Has the mission changed?
- Is it a local or national organization? Have any national or prominent people been involved in its origin or history?
- Are there other organizations that address the same issues or problems? How does the local picture reflect or differ from the national picture on these issues/problems?
- What particular insights on solutions to the problems are offered by those working in your agency?
- Are there any special programs or activities the agency sponsors?
- What is the source/sources of income for the organization?
- How does the organization get its name out into the community (newsletter, brochure, newspaper, etc.) ?
Ongoing documentation of experiences and reflection on activities. See Review &
.Respond Assignment handout.
DUE each Friday of volunteering weeks by Noon
Research an article in the library that deals with an issue your agency addresses or
with community service. Another option is to find an article that explains how
“civic engagement” is related to community service and political action. Be prepared
to review the article for the mid-term class and include it in your portfolio.
DUE –Bring to show at Mid-Term Class, turn in with portfolio
List specific accomplishments you made during your time with the service site.
DUE - with portfolio, final class
Reflection Assignment will be distributed at Mid Term Class.
DUE – with portfolio, final class
Include the following items.
Photos
Evaluations
Mementos
Pamphlets
Organizational Newsletters / Keepsakes
Thanks you Notes Received
Policies and Procedures
Articles
Library Resources
DUE – with portfolio, Final class
PORTFOLIO DUE DATE: Final Class