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Conditions for Participation in LearnServe Trips

Introduction

Over the past four years we have developed a highly successful learning and service program in developing regions of the world. Each LearnServe Trip focuses on a key global issue, examines models that work, and uses a social–entrepreneurial model to introduce school teams to successful in–country programs (Zambia—HIV/AIDS, Paraguay—rural and urban community development).

Invitation

LSI invites your school to participate in one of our LearnServe Trip programs. We seek schools committed to increasing international awareness in their schools and promoting global citizenship and leadership. School teams are expected to fully participate in all three phases of the program–training, the trip and implementation of an Action Plan. Because LearnServe Trip succeeds with invested schools and team members, general conditions for participation follow below.

From the School:

  1. Commitment agreement to the LearnServe Trip model by school leadership.
  2. Careful selection of school team, which consists of one teacher (optional) and one to three student(s).
  3. Empowerment of the school team to work on the school’s behalf to advance the school‘s international focus.
  4. Financial contribution toward the costs of the program (100% for resourced schools and 25%-50% by schools with demonstrated need.
  5. Collaborate with and support the school team upon their return with their written report and their Action Plan for educating and leading the school community toward awareness, global citizenship and leadership.
  6. Documented follow–through by school on LearnServe Trip team’s Action Plan.
  7. Respond to LSI questionnaires the following spring on the impact of the LearnServe Trip program on their school.

From the Teacher:

  1. Signed commitment agreement to lead LearnServe Trip school team.
  2. Assist in the selection of the student(s) team members.
  3. On time attendance and participation in all LearnServe Trip training sessions and events (see the dates for Paraguay or Zambia), including participating fully in the Facebook group.
  4. Meet with the school leadership during the winter/spring preceeding the LearnServe Trip to develop and plan international and service learning objectives for the school and determine how the LearnServe Trip team can serve these school objectives.
  5. Mentor and directly supervise the school team’s students before, during and after the LearnServe Trip.
  6. Permit LearnServe International to publish photos relating to the program, in which I may be recognizable.
  7. Upon return, submit a written report of the trip and the school team’s response before September 1, 2009.
  8. Upon return, develop and oversee an Action Plan for the school with the school team and document the implementation.
  9. Respond to LSI questionnaires after the trip and in the following spring on the impact of the LearnServe Trip program on their school.

From the Student (and Parent):

  1. Complete application for program accurately and on time.
  2. Once accepted into program sign letter of commitment.
  3. On time attendance and participation in all LearnServe Trip training sessions and events (see the dates for Paraguay or Zambia), including participating fully in the Facebook group.
  4. Be a full and active team member on the LearnServe Trip.
  5. Prior to and following the trip work with the teacher on developing an Action Plan and attend planning meetings.
  6. Permit LearnServe International to publish photos relating to the program, in which I may be recognizable.
  7. Upon return to school, work with the teacher to implement the Action Plan.
  8. Respond to LSI questionnaires after the trip and in the following spring on the impact of the LearnServe Trip program.
  9. (Parent) Attend introductory LearnServe Trips meeting, make sure all forms are completed on time, and fulfill financial commitments as agreed to with school.