Exercise 2: Service Learning Scenarios

Chapter 8: Making a Difference

Scenario 2 - Blanket Drive

Major Hill asked his cadets what service activities they could incorporate to help meet the chapter standards. Discouraged by the number of homeless veterans in their community and with winter approaching, Cadets decided to sponsor a week-long community coat and blanket drive. Cadets then broke into teams and choose their group roles. They researched the Internet to determine how to go about the project. Cadets marketed the need and project to community members, churches, and organizations to solicit donation through speeches, brochures, correspondence, phone calls, etc. Cadet teams contacted local businesses to help collect and distribute the goods. In evaluating the service, Cadets decided the program was a success and hared entries from their learning logs. They also identified what they learned and what improvements could be made in the future. Lastly, they briefed and thanked the community for the aid that was given.

What needs were met?

What service learning components were included?

What essential factors of service learning were demonstrated?

How does this project relate to JROTC curriculum?

Which competencies does this project address?