Must meet an identified community need.
It may be direct service, such as working with disabled people or indirect service, such as a campaign to raise awareness of a need in the community.
Note: The first priority of IB and OIS is address needs in the local community. National or international projects may be acceptable, but addressing a LOCAL need is preferable.
These questions about the project must be answered:
- What is the community need and how was it identified?
- Who is benefitting and how?
- How will you know that the need has been met through your action?
- How have you “grown as a person” through the project?
Examples—not limited to:
- Volunteer at a hospital, refugee center, senior adult center or community service organization such as Re-food.
- Plan and coordinate events for a local charity.
- Develop and present an awareness program for a physical or mental illness.