The Michigan Service Squad (MSS) is a collaborative initiative of community partners led by My Sister's Keeper, My Brother's Keeper and Boys & Girls Club Southeastern Michigan. The purpose of the Squad is to increase volunteer rates and service-learning engagement. To accomplish this overall goal, the Squad will implement its 4T Model: 1Telling, 2Training, 3Tasking & 4Testing. This funding opportunity is being provided to promote the 4T's, service-learning training and service projects. To qualify for a $100 teacher/trainer stipend and a $300 project mini-grant, applicants must:
1) Be an affiliate of a school or youth-serving organization located in Highland Park or Detroit, Michigan;
2) Identify a group of Highland Park and Detroit youth and adults to participate in service-learning training and a culminating service project;
3) Disseminate virtual service-learning training to its participants;
4) Assist participants with organizing culminating service projects;
5) Provide story-telling, such as photos, videos, and social media posts; and
6) Give evaluative feedback associated with participation.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are depleted. For more information regarding the Michigan Service Squad mini-grant and/or initiative, email: miservicesquad@gmail.com
The Michigan Service Squad is sponsored by Youth Service America and the National Corporation for Community & National Service.
