Assignment task: Find out any other pertinent information about the organization: if you are researching a food bank or meal provision organization...what specific foods are provided to people; what foods are most needed; what foods are prepared; Provide any details and examples that would provide a clear snapshot of what the organization does. Do not copy and paste the information from the website. Read the information, talk to someone, visit the site yourself and write a report that addresses the above questions.
Explain the volunteer experience:
If you were to volunteer for this organization, would your volunteer service activities look like? Find out what volunteer activities the organization needs and decide what you would most like to do.
- Explain what you would you do?
- Who would you serve?
- How often would you deliver your services?
- What would you provide the people who ultimately benefit?
- What experience or trainings do people need to prepare and serve food?
What would you gain by volunteering? - Please note...we all feel good about providing help and services to people in need....Try to think about what else you will gain by volunteering your time and services.
- What skills would you learn from this experience? How would this help you on a resume, future college application, career goals?
- What is the probability that you would be able to provide this service now or in the future?
- Discuss any other interesting facts or ideas you have about the importance of volunteering and the need for food and nutrition community based services.