We made you a promise...

We promised to tell you about the SERVE model and we are keeping our word.

The SERVE model contains five steps, which you may have figured out by viewing the right side of our blog.  The five steps are:

     Select a Service
     Educate and Inform
     Respond to Need
     Value Significance and Reflect
     Evaluate and Celebrate

We will explain each step over the next week or two.  Let's begin with Select a Service.

To put the SERVE model into practice, one must find a community agency that exhibits a real need for service.  When deciding on a project one must ask him or herself whether their efforts truly reflect the community needs.  One must keep in mind, when planning the service, to keep it centered around the needs of the agency, and clarify the steps that will be taken to make sure the project is challenging and engaging to those participating and the community.

There is the first step of the SERVE model.  Keep watch for our next post on Educate and Inform.

Serve and Learn,
UNL Service-Learning