Service Workshop

WUM Spring Fling 2013Camp Wawbeek, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Kiwanis Preferred Charities

Preferred charities: Partnering organizations that reflect a high degree of integrity and are complementary to Kiwanis’ values and

mission

-March for Dimes-UNICEF-Eliminate Project-Boys and Girls Clubs-Boy Scouts of America-Children’s Miracle Network

Service Partners

STUFH

Better World Books

Boys and Girls Clubs

Mission: Help children become responsible citizens

Provides children with:-A safe place to learn and grow-Ongoing relationships with adult professionals-Character development-Hope and opportunities

Boy Scouts of America

Mission: Train young boys in the responsibilities of participating citizenship

Helps young boys:-Build character-Develop survival skills-Improve physical fitness

March of Dimes

Mission: Improve health of babies worldwide

Objectives:-Identify causes of premature birth and birth defects-Increase awareness of premature birth and birth defects-Support research and programs devoted to this cause

Children’s Miracle Network

Mission: Provide local children access to healthcare

Objective:-Raise funds for children’s hospitals-Ensure funds are kept in the communities the are raised

UNICEF

Mission: Reduce child mortality

Provides children with:-Immunizations and vaccinations against infections diseases-Clean drinking water and proper nutrition-Prevention of AIDS transmission from parents-Protection from abuse, exploitation, and trafficking-Education

Planning Service Projects

Community Service: Services volunteered by individuals or organizations for the benefit of a community or its institutions

Planning Considerations:-Usefulness-Feasibility-Interest/Incentive

Dis-Service Projects

Important questions to determine usefulness of a service project:

1) How will this project help the community?2) Could this project be detrimental or inconvenient to anyone?3) What skills or knowledge does this project require?4) Do we have the means to complete this project?5) Would a donation be of more benefit to this cause?

Mission ImpossibleOne Does Not

Simply

Plan a Service Project

How to determine if a service project can be successful:

1) Send out sign-up sheets before committing to a project2) Always know where, when, and for how long3) Delegate tasks to members if possible4) Math5) Compare to similar projects done in the past

ATTENTION!

Quick tips to improve member attendance:

1) Reminders Reminders Reminders Reminders Reminders2) Free!3) Include competition/Awards4) Cover logistics (i.e. transportation, meeting, food)5) Ask for feedback

Winter Service

Winter Break Service Goal= 5hrs/member!

A-Z Winter Service Guide