Organizing A Service Learning In Slum Setting

By Kevin Clark


It is considered an act of humanity when you decide to conduct a provision learning to personnel who are less privileged. Even so, there are cases of failed project in the same which has been resulted from poor management and planning as well. This comes despite the economic boost that enthusiast in such activities have been granted which also has seen sponsors withdrawing their support as well. For that reason, the following aspects can be of use when establishing a service learning in slum setting.

Locate the specific setting. A survey must first be conducted based on the various options one can manage to locate. Such decisions should be made based on the complexity in traveling to a particular location and the distance to cover as well. Depending on your agenda, you must locate a placement which suits it best.

Come up with valid activities to engage into. You must take note of the relevance of the activities you are going to commit into and have the reliable personnel to be in charge of them. They too should be capable of having proper demonstration skills of the particular tasks since it is expected they have a wide range of experience in the same.

Define the number required. For each activity to end up effective, you must allocate enough number of personnel as facilitators. On the hand of participants, you must come up with a definite number to engage whereby you should be specific with the age and other requirements altogether.

Have a reliable means of communication. There are high chances that a particular community engaged does not understand your communicating language. In such cases, locate a proficient interpreter from your target society who as well understand your language. Consider the instruction methods used making certain they prove effective with a variety which you can switch into.

Acknowledge the purpose of your task. Working under particular objectives will assure your purpose will be achieved. Even so, most personnel consider engaging in such activities as volunteers as well working as a community social responsibilities. What matters is your main agenda is catered for at the completion of the project.

Formulate a budget. Economical support for your project is very important for its effectiveness. Therefore engage a support channel which you can rely on. In most cases, reliable sponsors usually request for a transparent budget hence the need to come up with one which includes all the aspects you want to cover in your service. When using the resources provided ensure you do it transparently and conduct an audit after that.

Secure an appropriate timing. Taking keen of the time needed for the completion of the task is important for a proper communication about the same with the respective setting authority. This will ensure you are provided with security during your tasks and accommodation altogether. Also, make sure one works within the time stipulated in the budget to avoid unnecessary inconveniences.




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