Hero Service Learning Assignment

Hero Service Learning Assignment Philanthropy: The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations, love of humankind in general or something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare. Assignment: Collect five newspaper articles, announcements, websites or requests that come in the mail that detail philanthropic opportunities. Neatly organize them into a scrapbook or three-pronged folder. Write an explanation next to the article, announcement or request to tell how they relate to philanthropy. You can choose from these five OR another of your choice actually do and become involved in philanthropy. Write about which one you chose and why. Write a 2 page essay (double-spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins) about your experience and include answers to the following questions: • What did you learn about the agency/organization staff, those persons served by the agency/organization and their similarities or differences to you? • What impact does/did your service have on your everyday life? • What insights did you gain through your service that might assist you in your career or in selecting a career? • What did your service teach you about community involvement, citizenship, and civic responsibility? • What is the relationship of your service to the “real world”? • How were you able to contribute to the agency/organization goals? • What do you feel was your main contribution to the agency/organization? • What did you do during your volunteer work that made you feel proud? • What was the most difficult part of your work? • If you were to start at the beginning of this project again, what would you do differently the second time around? • How does your experience relate to Beowulf and A Christmas Carol? Please include a signature and contact information from the organization where you volunteered and the date(s) of your service. Due Date____________________________________________. ******************************************************************************************************** I have read the service learning assignment and understand the requirements. __________________________________________________________________________________ Printed Student name Period __________________________________________________________________________________ Parent Signature Date __________________________________________________________________________________ Student Signature Date