Title: Civic Organization Immersion
Course: Civic Action Project (CAP): Connecting Government Concepts to Your Community > Section: Civic Action Project (CAP) - Complete and Submit Assignments Here!

📝 Description

Volunteer minimum 10 hours with a civic organization to understand how citizens organize to influence government. This activity provides deep insight into grassroots democracy and advocacy strategies.

Estimated Time: 10+ hours volunteer time plus documentation

Category: Higher Effort Activity

📋 Requirements

- Volunteer minimum 10 hours with approved civic organization
- Attend at least one organizational meeting
- Help with one project or event
- Interview leadership about advocacy strategies
- Create 'How to Get Involved' guide for other students

✅ Complete/Incomplete Rubric

Student receives full points when ALL criteria below are met:

Volunteer Documentation ✓

- 10+ hours completed and verified
- Organization is legitimate civic group
- Multiple activities documented
- Photos or supervisor verification provided
- Consistent engagement shown

Organizational Understanding ✓

- Meeting attendance documented
- Project/event participation described
- Organization's mission clearly understood
- Relationship with government explained
- Advocacy methods identified

Leadership Interview ✓

- Interview with leader/officer conducted
- Questions about advocacy strategies asked
- Challenges facing organization discussed
- Success stories documented
- Insights about civic engagement gained

Student Guide Creation ✓

- Professional 'How to Get Involved' guide created
- Contact information included
- Meeting times and locations provided
- Volunteer opportunities explained
- Could actually be used by another student