Assignment: Civic Organization Immersion

📝 Description

Volunteer minimum 10 hours with a civic organization to understand how citizens organize to influence government. This activity provides deep insight into grassroots democracy and advocacy strategies.

Estimated Time: 10+ hours volunteer time plus documentation

Category: Higher Effort Activity

📋 Requirements

Volunteer minimum 10 hours with approved civic organization
Attend at least one organizational meeting
Help with one project or event
Interview leadership about advocacy strategies
Create 'How to Get Involved' guide for other students

✅ Complete/Incomplete Rubric

Student receives full points when ALL criteria below are met:

Volunteer Documentation ✓

10+ hours completed and verified
Organization is legitimate civic group
Multiple activities documented
Photos or supervisor verification provided
Consistent engagement shown

Organizational Understanding ✓

Meeting attendance documented
Project/event participation described
Organization's mission clearly understood
Relationship with government explained
Advocacy methods identified

Leadership Interview ✓

Interview with leader/officer conducted
Questions about advocacy strategies asked
Challenges facing organization discussed
Success stories documented
Insights about civic engagement gained

Student Guide Creation ✓

Professional 'How to Get Involved' guide created
Contact information included
Meeting times and locations provided
Volunteer opportunities explained
Could actually be used by another student