DT1. Research and Evaluation - Support organizations and quality volunteer experiences through research and evaluation.
- Survey organizations to determine what data is being collected and what data is needed
- Suggest and support research topics which would support the work of members of the collective
- Provide access to resources that already exist
- Annually assess and report the academic and civic impacts of Clark County service-learning
Research and Evaluation Action Steps 1
DT2. Training - Increase the capacity of nonprofits, schools and civic groups to effectively work with volunteers of all skill and age levels as they utilize volunteers and students as an increasing part of their workforce.
- Develop a comprehensive "volunteer site" training program which will pool training ideas/documents
- Research other successful volunteer site training programs
- Develop trainings and materials for volunteer placement sites
- Provide affordable, accessible professional development/training that prepares organizations to provide positive outcomes for the volunteer and their organization
- Provide training on National Service Programs
- Develop training and resources for service-learning partnerships
- Provide a helpline to support volunteer sites in addressing questions and concerns
Training Design Team Action Steps
DT3. K-20 Service Learning - Student engagement, academic achievement, and civic engagement are increased through quality service-learning. Service-learning will become an intentional part of the instructional repertoire of educators and an intentional part of community problem solving.
- Support the development of curriculum-based service-learning that promotes rigorous learning and authentic service through networks, trainings, resources and professional learning communities
- Promote awareness of the Elements of Effective Practice and how they can be used as framework to continuously improve practice
- Support the creation academic and co-curricular service opportunities for students to develop the skills and habits of citizenship
- Encourage and recognize the engagement of faculty and students in community-based scholarship that addresses authentic societal concerns
- Develop or promote resources that support inclusive service-learning opportunities
- Establish K-20 professional learning communities that support the continuous improvement of service-learning practice
- Annually celebrate and report the academic and civic impacts of Clark County service-learning
K-20 Service-Learning Action Steps
DT4. Technology/Web Presence - Use technology as one way to encourage and enable people of all ages to contribute in meaningful ways to the community through volunteering.
- Establish a coordinated network of databases of volunteer, internship, service-learning, and civic leadership needs and opportunities that are accessible through various portals
- Establish a web presence that "advertises" opportunities, matching people to needs
- Develop a sense of community for those who develop community online
- Utilize social marketing to promote service opportunities to specific audiences
- Explore the best way to use technology to provide ongoing training and support for students, nonprofits, civic organizations and educators
Technology/Web Presence Action Steps 1
DT5. Civic Engagement - To nurture public involvement in civic decision-making through dialogue, advocacy and action.
- Increase student and public understanding of how various sectors of the community- private, public, non-profit faith-base- contribute to the life of the community
- Develop civic maps* that help people of all ages understand how to participate in the decision-making and policy making process
- Promote civic conversations that build understanding and explore a range of solutions
- Establish ways for people to inform government officials as they create and carry out public policy, and to work with officeholders to solve public problems
- Provide opportunities for youth and adults to understand various civic leadership roles and responsibilities and acquire the skills and support they need to move into those roles
Civic Engagement Action Steps 1(* Civic maps describe how community issues are influenced by public policy and how different organizations are shaping local action.)
