The Challenge:
Many community-based organizations do not have enough capacity to manage a large number of volunteers, so they need you to organize yourself in coordination with them. This tool kit is designed to either help you organize a group and be a positive addition to a community-based organization, or, if such an organization does not exist, to be a well-organized independently-run group that fills a needed gap in the community.
Commit yourself and a team of your friends, co-workers, family, and neighbors to help young people unlock a lifelong passion for science and engineering. This tool kit will give you the basics to connect with programs in your area, recruit a team, organize your group, and make an impact.
A step by step guide to getting started and executing service activities follows. Please let us know how your project goes and what you learn by telling your story at VolunteerToServe.org.
Getting Started:
While no two projects will be the same, successful projects will share a few common practices. We encourage you to incorporate the following elements into your service project: