This guide was developed for national service programs to learn how to create high impact, well-managed service projects.

Careful planning is critical to the success of your service project. By working with the community instead of for the community, you will identify true needs and issues to address through service. Thorough research of the issue will lead you to community partners and a service project that can make a strong impact. After mapping out the details and the resources needed for the project, you will be able to work with individuals, groups, and businesses to recruit volunteers and secure the other resources. Then, examine the tiny details that make a real difference to the project, gather for the service event, and work to change your community.

Developed by Hands on Network, a training and technical assistance provider for grantees of the Corporation for National and Community Service.

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