lifecycle of a service project: an interactive experience
DESCRIPTION
Want to learn how to plan more effective service projects? This interactive session features five stations representing the stages of a service project — from planning to measuring impact. Each station will highlight different strategies, best practices, and Rotary resources that are available to help clubs and districts undertake successful, sustainable service initiatives.TRANSCRIPT
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2014 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Lifecycle of a Service Project:An Interactive Experience
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Panelists: Carlos FrumTamie Koop
Salwa El-HaddadWarwick PleassJohn McLaren
TAKE ACTION, EXCHANGE IDEAS, JOIN LEADERS
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Planning and Organizing
• REFER TO Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects to help with goals & timeline.
• CONDUCT A COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT
• USE THE PROJECT LIFECYCLE DISCUSSION GROUP
• CREATE A PROJECT PLAN
• SET SERVICE GOALS
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1. Find a host/partner/friend
Planning and Organizing
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2. Survey to ascertain needsa. By host on siteb. By stakeholder (e.g. government)c. By partner (e.g. international agency)
Planning and Organizing
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3. Determinants of Plana. Needsb. Host capabilitiesc. Size of projectd. Time allocated
Planning and Organizing
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4. The importance of detailsa. Safetyb. Camaraderiec. Schedule
Planning and Organizing
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Area of Focus: Maternal and Child Health Project -- Give Kids a Smile
Partnership with Waukesha Community Dental Clinic, Wisconsin, USA
Club awarded a District Grant to use DDF. Award was $3000.00
Planning and Organizing
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Acquiring Resources
• WORK WITH PARTNERS
• OBTAIN FUNDING
• SOLICIT IN-KIND DONATIONS
• FIND VOLUNTEERS
• ORGANIZE A PROJECT FAIR
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Example projects and how resources were acquires successfully.
Acquiring Resources
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Now that you have a plan and resources, you're ready to get started.
SHARE PROJECT NEWSUse the Project Lifecycle Resources group to update volunteers, community supporters, and club members on your progress and last-minute needs. Remember to post a link to the group on your club website.
Implementation
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• Endorsement• Community engagement: training
and project ownership• WASH
Example projects:1. Water Supply in Roma Village, Fij
i2. Water Supply in Wai
District School3. Safe Drinking Water for Fijian Ru
ral Communities
Implementation
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• UPDATE YOUR SERVICE GOALS Rotary Club Central
• SHARE BEST PRACTICES Project Lifecycle Resources group
• SUBMIT THE FINAL REPORT Grant application tool
• PROMOTE YOUR PROJECT Rotary Showcase
Evaluation and Promotion
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• Set measurable progression points prior to commencing the project
• Identify a recorder for the purpose of recording progress on the project
• Identify the project sign off team (look to them being independent where possible)
• Review project sustainability, • Identify skill transfer facilitated through the project• Identify on going needs• Who are the external parties with an interest in the project –what
are their needs and how have they been met• Evaluation needs to be built into a project from the beginning?
Evaluation and Promotion
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RELATED WEBINARS• Lifecycle of a Service Project:
– Overview and Introduction– Planning and Organizing– Acquiring Resources– Project Implementation– Evaluating and Promoting
(coming soon)• Share Your Impact! Best Practice
s for Telling Your Service Story• Grant Management Best Practice
s• An Introduction to Rotary's Crow
dsourcing Platform (Rotary Ideas)
• Posting a Project Seeking Support
• Promoting Posted Projects• Supporting a Project• Rotary Club Central: What's in it f
or you?
RELATED DOCUMENTS• Communities in Action: A Guide t
o Effective Projects• Community Assessment Tools• Club Service Projects Committee
Manual• Grant Management Manual• Donations-in-kind Best Practices
Guide• Rotary’s Areas of Focus guide
Related Webinars and Documents
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THANK YOU!