1. Finding Service Projects
Region Training Conference 2016
Name, Position

2. Problem: The club you serve needs a service project
Need help finding service events?
Having difficulties?
Can’t find any events?
Want some fresh ideas?
Don’t fear!
There are hundreds of service projects for your club to do!

3. WHERE TO LOOK
USE YOUR RESOURCES

4. Kiwanis Ask your Kiwanis Club!
Do service events with them!
Get ideas that you can bring back to your club.
This creates a strong bond with your Kiwanis Club.
Kiwanis International’s Project ELIMINATE
Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT)
Kiwanis is partnered with UNICEF to eliminate MNT

5. Community Projects Ideas:
Provide supplies or volunteer at the Food Bank
Help support local families in need
Help at a local pet shelter
Volunteer at a local YCMA
Clean up local parks
Help tutor peers at your high school
Volunteer at after-school programs at an elementary school

6. Lt. Governor/Leadership Team
Lt. Governors are a great resource to learn about projects beyond the community level
Service event websites
Use websites to find service events
The Cyberkey has many resources as well!
Ask how your club can help with the projects
Inter-club events with the clubs in your division
Don’t forget the ERF!

7. Major Emphasis
The District Project usually coincides with the Major Emphasis.
“Children: Their future, our focus.”
To fulfill the Major Emphasis, Key Club International serves children in many ways
Key Club has three Preferred Charities that serve and commit to children.
UNICEF
March of Dimes
Children’s Miracle Network

8. Preferred Charities Information
UNICEF
Kiwanis International and UNICEF have come together to eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus from the face of the Earth.
March of Dimes
This organization strives to prevent birth defects, promote healthy pregnancy, and provide medical support for premature infants.
Children’s Miracle Network
CMN supports hospitalized children and increases awareness of its member hospitals.

9. Project Ideas Craft “thank you” cards for Kiwanis and Faculty advisors
Make dog toys from old t-shirts to donate to pet shelters
Decorate non-slip socks for kids in hospitals
Hold a canned food drive
Create no-sew rice heating pads

10. Vision/Service Project Planning
When planning a service project, partner with an organization and follow the guidelines below.
Planning. Research organizations to partner with and communicate by confirming logistical details with advisors and coordinators.
Delegating. Assign officers and coordinators with specific tasks to help the event run smoothly and keep everyone involved.
Action. Have all of your plans detailed and finalized. Once you have done this, you are ready to begin the service project.
Reflecting. Clean the area that was used. Recognize the members, officers, organization, and Kiwanis for participating in the event. Reflect on the success of the event and consider areas for improvement.

11. Spotlight on Service Program
Recognize club service projects on the district level
SOSP Focus provides a specific area of service for the month
Clubs are encouraged to plan focus-related events to vary projects throughout the year
Focus Calendar with all of the themed months can be found here:

12. Spotlight on Service Program
Applications received through Google Form (accessible from the CyberKey and )
Applications due on the 5th of each month following the project
All files and pictures sent to

13. Stay Active
Have service project opportunities open to the members you are serving
Plan proactively
Advertise
Partner with other home clubs
Hold an Interclub

14. ? ?
Questions?
Comments?
Concerns?
Go for it!

15. Acknowledgements
The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years.
Fatima Aguilar, Division 20/32 Lt. Governor, Crystal Wong, Service Expo Coordinator, Marie Hashitani, Service Projects Committee Chair,