Project Planning Resources
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Volunteer San Diego is committed to helping
you serve the community. You may volunteer
at projects listed on our
calendar or take the next step and
create your own service project. Look here
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Project Ideas and Planning Resources
CaliforniaVolunteers
Offers examples for you - students, teachers,
parents - of different service projects and where to
search for volunteer opportunities.
Examples of Projects Created by Students
These
inspiring projects were created by students from
around the country. Look for projects by issue (e.g.
homelessness, raising money for a cause, etc.) to
inspire your next project.
Eye-On
Each of these service-learning
briefs focuses on a different issue -
environment,
literacy,
violence,
youth and education,
poverty,
and
technology - providing ideas for service,
celebration activities, local contacts and potential
partners in the San Diego area.
FamilyCares.org
Promotes compassion through hands-on family projects
that help others in need.
Idealist.org
Website for youth and teens with tips on different
ways to take action in the community. You can also
find funding, and other resources.
Kids Care Clubs
This Points of Light Foundation
program posts different service projects each month.
The collection of project ideas includes
step-by-step instructions, compassion and issues
education, meeting activities and information on
possible partners. These projects are great for
groups of students ages 5 -13, but all ages can find
the resources very useful.
On-site Project Ideas
Great list of project ideas from Hands On Atlanta,
especially if you don’t have transportation to get
to a project site, have a large number of
volunteers, or have very young volunteers (under
10).
Points of Light Foundation
Offers project ideas
and project planning resources appropriate for all
ages, groups and individuals.
PBS Kids
Website for youth with ideas on different,
age-appropriate service projects.
SAGE (Students for the Advancement of Global
Entrepreneurship)
Links secondary school student
organizations to mentors from local universities and
businesses. Its purpose is to advance youth business
and social entrepreneurship in an ethical and
socially-responsible manner. Check out their
resources.
USA Weekend
Project idea generator designed for Make a
Difference Day, but you can use these ideas for
other projects.
YouthVenture
Searchable database of successful projects organized
by Youth Venture Teams.
National Days of Service
Days of Service occur
throughout the year and are typically sponsored by a
national organization. Each focuses on a theme that
targets a specific group. Many Days of Service
sponsors produce a toolkit that can
provide you with ideas for service
projects, tips on funding and ways to
promote volunteering. Here are the
toolkits for several Days of Service, which
you can use to plan your projects
year-round:
Ready to create your own project?
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Youth Service America
Project Plan-it is an interactive
websitethat guides you through all the steps of organizing
a project from start to finish. Users will be able
to create a project plan, funding proposal, press
release, reflection plan and more!
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