Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a direct service non-profit organisation whose work primarily involves person-to-person contact with people: Civic Engagement Assignment, ATU, Ireland

Civic engagement brief

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul SVP

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a direct service non-profit organization whose work primarily involves person-to-person contact with people who have a variety of needs. In addition to direct assistance, they try to promote self-sufficiency, enabling people to help themselves. Any assistance offered by Society is given in a nonjudgemental spirit of compassion, based on the need of the individual or family.

Role of the student

Describe how you helped market SVP in order to receive donations in college

1. Positive marketing of the SVP

2. Set up a voluntary society within the college (receiving donations)
3. How you helped the enterprise

Design a potential community project of your choice ensuring to complete Part A and B below.

The report must include a detailed overview of the proposed community service project which demonstrates evidence of knowledge of Civic Engagement and Social Learning. Please incorporate and reference any theories that underpin your understanding of each section.

Part A report should be about 1,500 words (+/-10% and not including a reference list) and should explore the following key areas:

1. Introduction to Civic engagement – what is civic engagement, identification of community-based project, a brief description of the student responsibilities; and an outline description of how you feel this community project relates to your academic and career interests and goals.
2. An overview of the entire process involved in such a community project (duration 8 weeks); the planned activities; the stakeholders who would potentially be involved; and the likely benefits or outcomes of this civic engagement process toe each

How might you best communicate the impact of such as community project?

3. An overall conclusion that articulates your current understanding of civic engagement through the community project and how this report has developed your learning

Part B Complete the Risk Evaluation Worksheet (See Appendices) below based on the potential risks that might impact your community-based project and the potential actions that could help minimize them.