ellows were asked, "How did your project impact
your team and/or project volunteers?" Fellows
described the impact their projects had
"
IN ESSENCE,
THE PROJECT HAS NOT ONLY
BENEFITED THE COMMUNITY WE
SERVE BUT HAS ALSO ENRICHED
THE LIVES OF THOSE INVOLVED,
INSTILLING A SENSE OF PURPOSE,
PERSONAL GROWTH, AND A
DEEPER COMMITMENT TO THE
PROJECT'S MISSION...
Fellows highlighted how their
projects supported their team
members and/or volunteers in
feeling a strong sense of
connection to community
service. Furthermore, their
projects helped many team
members and/or volunteers
experience the positive impact
of volunteering for a cause that
aligns with their values.
CONNECTION TO
COMMUNITY SERVICE
"FOR THE TEAM AND
VOLUNTEERS, THE PROJECT
FOSTERED A SENSE OF SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY, CONNECTING US
MORE INTIMATELY WITH THE
NEEDS OF LONG-TERM CARE
HOMES AND INSTILLING A
COMMITMENT TO CONTINUED
VOLUNTEERISM AND COMMUNITY
SERVICE."
"
major themes of impact were found: creation of new
opportunities, a newfound sense of purpose &
fulfilment, skill development, and connection to
community service.
F
on engaging, motivating and leading their peers to
become more active members in their communities.
Through a thematic analysis of their responses, four
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