SUMMER OF SERVICE Social Change Model Elliott Miller Elle Pishny Jessica Palacios

THEORY OF PROBLEM 3. Lack of interaction between Duke students and alumni -Alumni resources are not effectively used by students -They are not directly involved with alumni reunions, newsletters, or contacts -Many alumni want to find ways to give back to the University -Many alumni want to help students directly -They do not have an easy way to help current students right now 1. Students do not take advantage of resources - Students do no effectively utilize the resources at the Career Center -Students try to find internships on their own, usually settling for an undesirable one - Many internship opportunities must be realized through personal contacts in order to participate in a meaningful job -Students do not actively pursue internships early enough in the year(Nov.) -grants are harder to get -many internships are filled -students are pressed for time so they take a job that doesn’t interest them 2. Financial Limitations for many students interested in internship - Students forego possible income for the summer as well as housing costs when they participate in a non- profit internship -There is not enough financial support from Duke University for students who wish to intern but cannot - Internships are very unaffordable if the student does not live in close proximity of the job -Travel Expenses and Transportation -Housing -Food

THEORY OF ACTIVITY 7. Ensure the safety and satisfaction of students and host families through surveys and internships -Make waivers for student insurance -Create a website discussion board for online surveys and feedback throughout internship -Keep an updated database of program contributions and other financial transactions for purposes of appropriate recognition -Require an interview or essay from student participants after the internship 1. Publicize service internships and University resources -Information Sessions in late November -Educate students on Internship Timetable -Set up contacts for students with University Resources(Career Center) -Get student commitments for program -Website, Video, and Brochure -Panel Discussion during Career Week in January -include Sheila, Tonya, Tony, other service administrators, and possibly other social entrepreneurs( i.e. Dan Kessler, etc.) 2. Build a network of Alumni and Duke administration -Send out letters to alumni in order to attract support and possible hosts -Create an account for program -Advertise and Communicate with alumni through Blue Connection(newsletter) -Secure alumni host commitments(some by December, some by early Spring) 3. Research and Contact service-based possible internship organizations -Send out Zoomerang Survey to past ELI students in order to find internship possibilities and create contacts within the non-profit sector -Contact leaders in other non-profit organizations to find possible internships opportunities -Secure around 25 definite internship positions by winter break 4. Provide Alumni Housing for Students -Use the alumni network to find hosts for students in internship cities -Survey homes to find good matches for students 5. Award Moderate Financial Grants to program students who do not find aid elsewhere -Seek and secure monetary resources to ensure sustainability -Career Center grants for individual students -Individual Donations(Alumni, Professors, etc.) -ELI grants -Talk to Dan Kessler and other fundraisers for future options -Encourage and Help students apply for outside funding such as the Career Center and Robertson scholar grants -Develop a sense of financial logistics for donation receipts and treasury activities -deal with paperwork, receipts, and applications -Develop application for students to apply for Summer of Service financial aid 6. Serve as a liason between the Career Center, PPS Internship Office, and the Office of Alumni Affairs -Coordinate the Career Center resources and Public Policy Internship Department -Take responsibility to ensure effective communication and follow-up between departments

Theory of Results Create a strong foundation Form a tight network of supporters (hosts and donors), leaders in the Duke community and social sector, and enthusiastic students to ensure expansion and sustainability of the program Bring our untapped resource of committed and motivated Duke student leaders into those non-profit organizations who will value their efforts Foster development of empowered, independent, high-reaching, and civically responsible students who are poised to become leaders/advocates in future endeavors Inspire all Duke students, regardless of financial circumstance, to participate in service-based internships Contribute to the continuing education of Duke students, alumni, and the entire Duke community through service-learning internships and the development of meaningful relationships Encourage students and alumni to continue their social contributions after their internships Improve the Duke community as a whole while helping others