In summary, I have completed all logged hours with Maggie at the Backside Learning Center. During the last 21 days, I have completed BLC orientation, organized supply baskets, organized and cleaned the library, and finished a Facebook manual. Through photos, I have documented my project (I will post them shortly!). Maggie and I discussed what items would be desired in the drive: 2 guitars, a nice Encyclopedia set, and, most importantly, books in Spanish for adults and school supplies. For my 5 hours (or more) without Maggie, I will be organizing the drive, conducting it, and finishing online manuals.
If I had to make one NYE resolution for my senior project, it would be to really try hard to get those 2 guitars donated and to get a significant number of books in Spanish for the students. I hope to give Maggie at least 5 books in Spanish and many notebooks and pencils at the end of the drive.
This project is different from any school project I have done before as it is incredibly dynamic. For projects such as these, I usually do it on my own time (minus the 10 page paper). However, I usually research my topic and then conduct some sort of project, volunteering, etc., and then "present" it to friends to get involved. It is so AWESOME that I am getting school credit for something as fun as this -- I mean, I'm getting credit to ready myself for college through a research paper, mentorship, and speech; the coolest part is that I am getting credit to volunteer and help these people. How cool? :)
Are you planning a fundraiser or a collection drive or both? If you did both, you could do a really cool fundraiser concert combined with a collection drive for supplies like books and notebooks. However, I realize you would have to find a free venue or you would have to pay for a venue..... Anyways, just a suggestion. :) Your project seems really cool!
ReplyDeleteGreat suggestion! For the sake of organization and not bombarding the Center with too many supplies, I am just sending out e-mails, Facebook notifications, and letters. I am considering doing it within our school so students can participate as well (or maybe just in the Senior class?).
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