What is a community benefit service project and how are projects selected?
Community benefit service projects (CBSPs) provide Corps members the opportunity to directly contribute to the development of and repair relationships with their communities. Corps members help select projects they will work on by conducting a community needs assessment to identify unmet needs in their communities. A Community Advisory Board (CAB) comprised of elected officials, faith-based and community leaders identifies potential projects. After Corps members have fully scoped potential projects, they present their ideas to the Community Advisory Board to obtain approval to move forward. To be eligible, CBSPs must: • fulfill unmet and valued community needs • be visible • be meaningful • be achievable • be environmentally sound and • have a lasting impact.
Related Questions
- Are service projects that benefit communities located in foreign countries eligible for inclusion in the Honor Roll application?
- Medversant, the service provider selected for this project, is based in California. Were Michigan proposals considered?
- What if our Club wants to conduct local service projects to benefit children in our own community?
