What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Teams of senior and junior students worked together to reorganize our school library, to weed our raised garden beds. The seniors wrote to the principal asking for a budget to plant vegetables, flowers and fruit plants in these raised beds. The seniors ta

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

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What type of project did your class undertake? Other

“The students were engaged with the planning process and with discovering what the SVA had done after the Christchurch earthquake. The filling out of the skills form lead to discussion about their skills and matching their skills with the roles in the SVA. Due to Term 3 Covid restrictions we targeted our community service to our school. .Learning how to plan and work together was a positive experience for all. Leadership skills were developed. Problem solving occurred as well.”

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Posted 3 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? The grounds looked great and the children really engaged as kaitiaki

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)? 0-5

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What type of project did your class undertake? Greenspace Project

“We decided to use our kit to clean up the school grounds. It was good fun talking about the SVA and having the kids decide that they were a mini army. It was very motivational and engaging.”

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Posted 3 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? The community really appreciated our contribution. I had many students say that they would encourage their families to go back to the community garden and help out again.

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)? 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? Greenspace Project

“This kit was amazing, my class really loved it. Gave them motivation to contribute to our community.”

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Posted 3 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? We discussed as a class ways that we can do things that have a positive impact on the community. Our school got involved in a tree planting exercise that the children understood was a great way of volunteering their time and giving back to the community.

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

“My class learnt a new appreciation for volunteering and the positive impacts this can have on the community.”

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Posted 3 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? These still need to be completed.

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)? 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? Greenspace Project

“We had started to do this however because of Covid lockdown only got to start it and then when we returned unfortunately did not get to finish due to having to complete other things and trying to fit everything in. The children were engaged in the activities and it sat well with our school values. They loved the wrist bands and some of the students have planned outdoor gardening activities to do next term within our community.”

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Posted 3 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? The community are excited to see how the space develops. We have a number of keen school parents who would like to help us maintain the area.

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? Greenspace Project

“This kit was good, we received it for Term 3 - but were rudely interrupted by a lock down and Level 3 bubble school. The kids wanted to rejuvenate a forgotten garden at our school. The work has started and the plan is ready. We hope to grow veges for our school chooks who lay eggs for the community, as well as veges for the community who can buy them just for a donation - or help themselves if they help up with garden maintenance during the weekend and holidays. This space also has a grassy area that kids can play in and we plan to make some furniture and and outdoor chess board so everyone can enjoy.”

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Posted 3 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Due to Covid our project has not been completed but involves litter, ecological awareness and beautification through tree planting.

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)? 0-5

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? Greenspace Project

“The children were inspired by the resources to be involved in doing something for their community. We have investigated opportunities to be involved in beautification and conservation and have made contact with various local organisations.”

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Posted 3 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Resource was not used.

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)? 0-5

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? Project for Those in Need

“Hi there, unfortunately due to the workload at school, I did not get to teach to this amazing resource. Apologises.”

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Posted 3 years ago

SVA Schools: Volunteer Kit 21 Reviews