SERVICE PROJECT PLAN ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW This is part 1 of a three-part assignment:

• Part 1 - Service project plan paper
• Part 2 - Implementation of service project
• Part 3 - Presentation of implementation

The purpose of this assignment is to actively learn and practice servant leadership by leading, coordinating, and executing a team service project involving the assistance of others working as a team.

INSTRUCTIONS You will prepare a 1-2 page paper (utilizing the template provided) presenting specific elements of your chosen service project. Your service project must be approved by your professor before implementation.

Learning to work within and practice leadership in diverse teams is a major curriculum element in each of the School of Aeronautics' degree programs. This assignment provides a unique opportunity to put leadership theory and principles into practice for selfless service for others.

Objectives:

1. Create a detailed plan for leading and accomplishing a team service project.
2. Gain understanding and experience in leading a diverse team in planning a project.
3. Gain understanding and experience in the complexities of planning a team project.

You will plan an event in which you will enlist at least two other persons to join you in serving others in a service project. This should be done in the context of an aviation-related event or location, but if that cannot be arranged, another location or event may be approved by the course professor by sending an email request. You may utilize family members to assist you, but there should be at least one non-family member on your team, and the people being served may not be family members (hopefully you lead and serve them everyday).

Steps: Develop a plan (up to two pages in length):

• Develop specific objectives, actions, and timelines.
• Develop a contingency plan for cases when the original plans cannot be completed.
• Consider utilizing action ideas of your own personal leadership strengths as identified in the StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment.
• Consider strengths, talents, and interests of those on your team for their effectiveness in contributing to the team effort and executing your plan.

Be sure to utilize the provided template. Delete the italized descriptions, but keep all bolded headings.

NOTE: Objectives should be specific. You can use the SMART objective format as an aid to developing objectives. See York book for SMART objective format and description.

Next, put your plan into real life action. Once your plan is approved, you will have the next couple weeks to actually implement this plan and then finally present how your service implementation went during Module 7: Week 7 of this course.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Service project plan Template

Service Project Plan

First and Last Name

Directions: Be sure to delete the italicized words, keep the bolded headings, and complete the information below.

Overview:

What need are you meeting? Provide an overview of the service plan, describe the participants, describe the service, describe what you would like to accomplish. Implement a biblical worldview. What does the bible say about giving of yourself to serve others? Why is this project important to you and why did you chose it?

Objectives:

In list form, state what you hope to accomplish. All listed items should start with action verbs and end with a declaration. You should have a least 3 objectives listed. Example:

By the end of this service project, it will...

1. Unify a partnership between myself and the local FBO.
2. Serve the needs of the homeless community by providing food to those in need.
3. Accomplish the execution of a sterile and clean environment for all members of the local aviation community.
4. ETC...

Participants:

Who are the participants? Who are your teammates? What relation are they to you? How do you know them? Have they committed to serving with you? Why did you choose them? What characteristics do they bring with them to make them a valuable team member?

Action Plan Timeline (day of implementation):

In the table below, provided a sequential plan of action that you and your team plan on implementing. This list should include all the minute details to ensure you have thought every element out thoroughly. This detailed action plan is to ensure effective and efficient implementation.

Timeframe:	Description of what will occur:

Contingency Plan:

What happens if you are completing a service outdoors and there is a blizzard outside? What are your contingency plans should something happen? Have a backup plan just in case. What elements could you change to ensure you will still service the identified need?

Leadership Strengths Application:

Identify the Strengthfinder 2.0 Assessment leadership traits that you will be implementing in this service project. How will you be implementing these traits? What are some challenges you could face when implementing these traits and how will you overcome them?