Part 1: Introduction:
Begin with an explanation of the policy (social) issue that interests you.
Discuss what you think is needed to improve the issue and how civic engagement could help.
Introduce the organization you found and connect it to the social issue you are interested in.
Part 2: Organization’s Mission:
Introduce the organization you found with details of its name, location, date founded, history, etc.
Discuss the organization’s mission statement and how the organization works to alleviate the social issue identified in the introduction.
Use their website, other sources, or responses from your interview as needed.
Identify specific methods of improving the social issue (e.g., raising money, providing services).
Provide any relevant data (facts or figures) that demonstrate the impact of the organization’s efforts.
Part 3: Volunteering
Discuss the role of volunteers in the organization you have selected.
Include details from your interview about the volunteering process:
For example: How does someone apply? What tasks can/will a volunteer perform? What sort of time commitment do they require?
Discuss the impact of volunteering on the organization and its mission.
Use responses from the interview, the website, or other sources as needed.
Part 4: Discussion/Conclusion
Summarize the impact of the organization you chose on the social issue you are interested in.
Discuss whether you would be likely to volunteer at the organization.
Explain your stance.
Include any possible impediments or barriers to volunteering (e.g., time, location, task requirements).
Share your thoughts on the impact of civic engagement through volunteering on the social issue you have identified.
Part 5: References
List all cited references in alphabetical order by author in APA format.
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