On the following page we have outlined some questions and included information that should help you plan both your service project and your mini-grant proposal. It is very important that your proposal provides evidence that your project includes all five of the critical elements. If you do not understand what is required for an application to be considered for funding, please contact Indiana Campus Compact for an explanation. At least one Letter of Support from a collaborating community organization. You must use the 5 Critical Elements of Thoughtful Service as outline headings and use the following questions as guides to describe in narrative form how your project will involve all 5 Critical Elements.
Reflection is a crucial component of the community service experience.
It involves giving thought to the project, in a variety of ways, in order to process the impact of the experience on your life, education, and goals. It should happen before, during, and after a service project, and should be both public and private. In project planning, leaders of service projects should include opportunities for volunteers to reflect to discuss reactions and to share stories, feelings, or facts about issues that may dispel stereotypes. The goal of reflection is to place the community service experience in a broader context. Writing your proposal is one good reflection activity.