Rotary District 5300

sylvia whitlock

 

Welcome to Session 5

Service Projects  

Quick Links
Once you have completed the reading, please access the Discussion Questions, Balanced Programs, and RI and Rotary Foundation Program handouts at http://www.district5300.org/PEEP

Once you have completed your responses, please email them to rotarysylvia@gmail.com

Service Project Committee

The club service projects committee is the primary resource for helping the club conduct successful service projects.  The committee develops and implements projects that help the community and communities in other countries.

 

A needs assessment looks at the economic situation, geographic setting, education levels, demographic profile, and political conditions of the community.

 

Talking with community leaders, such as educators, social service representatives, local government officials, and religious leaders, provides valuable input on the needs of the community.

 

Find out the issues your club members are interested in to match the needs of the community.

Project Effectiveness

The following questions can help clubs evaluate a project's effectiveness:

  • Did the project meet community needs?
  • Did all club and community members have an opportunity to participate?
  • Was there adequate media coverage of the project?
  • Was the club able to meet the financial demands of the project?

 

Session 5September 26, 2011

Session 5 Objectives

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  •  Identify the steps of a successful service project
  • Determine a balanced program of service for the club

Steps for a successful service project

Service Above Self is Rotary's principal motto.  Every Rotarian is responsible for finding ways to improve the quality of life in his or her community and around the world through service projects.  A successful service project requires the following steps:

  • Conduct a needs assessment to determine the needs and concerns of the community.
  • Develop a plan to ensure the project will be successful.
  • Implement the project to provide the service.
  • Evaluate current projects to plan for future projects, learning from the successes and failures.

A Balanced Program of Service

Planning projects that address the Avenues of Service will ensure the club is pursuing the Object of Rotary.  Often one service project falls under more than one Avenue of Service.  When getting involved in international service projects, clubs can:  

  • Explore the ProjectLINK database at www.rotary.org.
  • Contact the district Rotary Foundation or World Community Service committee chair.
  • Network with fellow Rotarians at district and international meetings.

Resources

Service project resources include:

  • District programs committee
  • RI programs resource groups
  • RI programs staff at RI World Headquarters
  • The following are suggested informational club resources:
  • Communities in Action
  • Community Assessment Tools (Web only)
  • ProjectLINK at www.rotary.org
  • International Service Projects Brochure
  • Presidential Citation Brochure