Getting started with the Community Service Program - Practical tips from coordinators

Type: Overview | Published: 2007-11-23 | Topic(s): Unclassified

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The 2007 Community Service Program Forum included workshops where coordinators shared their experiences. The workshops generated many ideas, strategies and advice from coordinators. These ideas have been collated and presented in this resource for you to use as needed.

The resource is organised in six separate sections:

1. Getting organised    4. Liaising with community organisations    
2. Motivating students 5. Communication with parents 
3. Informing and involving colleagues        6. Reflecting on community service 

Examples of pro-formas used by coordinators can be found in the appendices:

Appendix 1         Samples of recording systems 
Appendix 1ARecording spreadsheet - Ocean Reef 
Appendix 2Motivating students
Appendix 3 Samples for communication with colleagues
Appendix 4 Information for community organisations