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Re: team building + community service
I'd like to present my random ABCs of community service...
If you're interested in teambuilding do something as a group. Do something that relates to engineering, science, technology or business. You could do other community service in your free time, but this is for your team.
A - Awareness
Do a campaign for something. Research an issue and bring it to light for your community. Call interest groups and do interviews. You'd be surprised how much awareness helps. This is a simpler project. It could relate to the science programs in local schools or something to do with the area or even at a national level.
B - Beautify
Nobody lives in a perfect area. Somewhere near you there are houses and neighborhoods that need basic maintenence help, especially before the winter starts. There is liability here that you'd have to discuss, but activities with the group such as painting buildings/fences/other, constructing a shed, or just picking up trash at a playground or river can make a lot of difference for people. It's also a great way to bond.
C - Collect
Institutions such as Ronald McDonald House and others collect items such as pop tabs to recycle and earn money. Start a recycling campaign with your team, or collect cash or items for a rummage sale in the community. These earn a LOT of money. Think about it: everybody on the team is responsible for a table. Pick a day where members of the community are available and try to do it in a relatively available area. You'd be surprised how much money you can earn. In the Robotics world, sales like this have a history of success. Use the history to your advantage.
There's a lot of work out there that can be done, but to be realistic, you are highschool students. Your job, first and foremost, is to study, learn, and pursue your education. The team, while an important activity, needs to leave space for that. Hence, don't overdo yourself. Start small if you've never done a project. If there are teams in your area with more experience they can help.
Good luck!
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Northwestern University
McCormick School of Engineering 2010
Computer Science
Team 461 for life!
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