What was the community impact of your volunteering project? We collected food for the local marae we were able to get others involved and even made cakes and cupcakes for the local rest homes as they loved helping others. We got thank you letters and the leader of the Marae came and thanked us.

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)?

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What type of project did your class undertake? Food Bank Project

“This was an incredible opportunity for my students to see how we can always make a different in others lives”

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What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Students volunteered time to re-establish a school garden that has been out of use. Other students are now interested and our tangata taiao program is beginning to make traction as a direct result of starting the garden back up.

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 10-15

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What type of project did your class undertake? Greenspace Project

“Love these kits. Have done one in the past. What I love most is the way key competencies grow organically from these experiences. Thanks SchoolKit!”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Ability to raise awareness of food shortages and supply much needed food to those struggling.

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 10-15

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

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What type of project did your class undertake? Food Bank Project

“Always love SVA kits. First time using this in a different school. Great content, easy to follow.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? I hope that it will raise awareness and get the community onboard with helping food banks in the future.

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? Yes

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 5-10

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

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What type of project did your class undertake? Food Bank Project

“Fantastic kit with so many useful ideas and tools. Love that there are so many different roles the students can be. We are going to be using the kit in Term 4, to organise a Christmas food bank.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Students enjoyed learning about the SVA and what it entails. They were inspired and motivated to organise their own fundraiser for a project yet to be determined.

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 5-10

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

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What type of project did your class undertake? Fundraising

“Great kit with clear instructions and suitable resources.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? There was some success but due to COVID-19 and being in lockdown we were restricted in what we could achieve.

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 5-10

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

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What type of project did your class undertake? Other

“There were lots of SVA branded materials, however, I wish there were more practical ideas for students to make changes at school and at home.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Giving pet food / blankets to local animal shelters. Cleaner beaches for local beaches. Community grateful for food parcels they received.

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 5-10

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

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What type of project did your class undertake? Food Bank Project, Other , Project for Those in Need, Staying in Touch from Afar

“Great box to get students thinking of the wider community. Each of my students chose their own project and created presentations to show all of their findings.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Helping with growing and gardening projects at homes and for families

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 5-10

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

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What type of project did your class undertake? Staying in Touch from Afar

“Very interactive. Lot's of ideas generated”

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Posted 4 years ago

SVA Schools: Volunteer Kit 20 Reviews