Final Proposal
1. Introduction
Helping people has always been one of my goals, and now that I found Star of Hope an organization that would allow me to change people’s life for the best. I cannot resist thinking that there are so many people around the world without a secure shelter to live in. Many not only become victims of human trafficking but also addicted to illegal substances that can lead them to dead or prison.
By volunteering at Star of Hope I would not only help with activities inside the shelter but also I will help raise awareness to our community about Star of Hope. Many homeless people don’t even know there is shelter where they can go and stay for up to 3 months or more. We would go at least once a month around our neighborhood and let homeless people know about this shelter and what benefits they could receive.
My initial argument will be to research if there is a correlation between poverty and homelessness. To see if the percentage of poverty in a country affects the number of homeless people that are in the streets.
My Capstone will address four Asia Society Leadership Performance Outcomes categories—investigating the World; by researching the correlation between poverty and homeless percentages. Recognizing Perspectives; learning to analyze different people’s opinion and being able to draw my own conclusion and opinions. Communicating Ideas; to my community and the word by updating social medias such as twitter, blogs and etc. Taking Action; by volunteering at Star of Hope helping the clients have a better life and future.
2. Learning Objectives
A. To learn more about poverty and its effects on homeless people.
B. To learn how the economic affects homeless people.
C. To learn how the homelss people survice on the streets.
D. To learn ways to help homeless people in my community.
E. To learn to used and manage my time wisely.
F. To raise awareness to other people about Star of Hope.
G. To improve on my writing skills.
H. To write a 6-8 page college level research paper.
I. To improve my internet research skills.
3. Activities and Timelines
Research and Writing
I will conduct preliminary research online, September 10,2012
I will have my first meeting with my sponsor, September 17,2012
I will turn in my final proposal, September 21,2012
I will conduct research, September 21-29,2012
I will turn in my outline, October 5,2012
I will draft my research paper, October 13, 2012
I will turn in my final research draft, October 14,2012
I will create my final presentation and defense of learning and present to Ms.Devaney, my sponsor and my club, December 14,2012
Volunteering/Reaching out
Breakfast, September 22,2012
Lunch, September 29,2012
Packing up “gifts”, October 6,2012
Washing vans, October 13,2012
Distribution center, October 20,2012
Breakfast, October 27,2012
Lunch, November 3,2012
Packing up “gifts”, November 10,2012
Washing vans, November 17,2012
Distribution center, November 24,2012
Breakfast, December 1,2012
Lunch, December 8,2012
4. Form
Our capstone project will take 3 forms. First will be a 6-8 page college level research paper with citation and work cited pages. Second we will volunteer every Saturday morning at the Star of Hope shelter. Last but not least we will make a documentary.
We will present our findings from our research and learning experience to the Sharpstown International community at my presentation and we will defend our argument and learning objectives. The audience will be Ms. Froning, Ms. Devaney and friends.
5. Preparations
To complete this capstone I will need:
The greatest obstacle I will encounter in doing this capstone is to find ways to help the clients of Star of Hope as much as I can. I know that by being a volunteer I will help them indirectly but if I am able to gain their trust I might be able to do more for them such as being a friend/counselor that is always there for them when they need me.
Helping people has always been one of my goals, and now that I found Star of Hope an organization that would allow me to change people’s life for the best. I cannot resist thinking that there are so many people around the world without a secure shelter to live in. Many not only become victims of human trafficking but also addicted to illegal substances that can lead them to dead or prison.
By volunteering at Star of Hope I would not only help with activities inside the shelter but also I will help raise awareness to our community about Star of Hope. Many homeless people don’t even know there is shelter where they can go and stay for up to 3 months or more. We would go at least once a month around our neighborhood and let homeless people know about this shelter and what benefits they could receive.
My initial argument will be to research if there is a correlation between poverty and homelessness. To see if the percentage of poverty in a country affects the number of homeless people that are in the streets.
My Capstone will address four Asia Society Leadership Performance Outcomes categories—investigating the World; by researching the correlation between poverty and homeless percentages. Recognizing Perspectives; learning to analyze different people’s opinion and being able to draw my own conclusion and opinions. Communicating Ideas; to my community and the word by updating social medias such as twitter, blogs and etc. Taking Action; by volunteering at Star of Hope helping the clients have a better life and future.
2. Learning Objectives
A. To learn more about poverty and its effects on homeless people.
B. To learn how the economic affects homeless people.
C. To learn how the homelss people survice on the streets.
D. To learn ways to help homeless people in my community.
E. To learn to used and manage my time wisely.
F. To raise awareness to other people about Star of Hope.
G. To improve on my writing skills.
H. To write a 6-8 page college level research paper.
I. To improve my internet research skills.
3. Activities and Timelines
Research and Writing
I will conduct preliminary research online, September 10,2012
I will have my first meeting with my sponsor, September 17,2012
I will turn in my final proposal, September 21,2012
I will conduct research, September 21-29,2012
I will turn in my outline, October 5,2012
I will draft my research paper, October 13, 2012
I will turn in my final research draft, October 14,2012
I will create my final presentation and defense of learning and present to Ms.Devaney, my sponsor and my club, December 14,2012
Volunteering/Reaching out
Breakfast, September 22,2012
Lunch, September 29,2012
Packing up “gifts”, October 6,2012
Washing vans, October 13,2012
Distribution center, October 20,2012
Breakfast, October 27,2012
Lunch, November 3,2012
Packing up “gifts”, November 10,2012
Washing vans, November 17,2012
Distribution center, November 24,2012
Breakfast, December 1,2012
Lunch, December 8,2012
4. Form
Our capstone project will take 3 forms. First will be a 6-8 page college level research paper with citation and work cited pages. Second we will volunteer every Saturday morning at the Star of Hope shelter. Last but not least we will make a documentary.
We will present our findings from our research and learning experience to the Sharpstown International community at my presentation and we will defend our argument and learning objectives. The audience will be Ms. Froning, Ms. Devaney and friends.
5. Preparations
To complete this capstone I will need:
- A capstone binder and website
- Public speaking skills
- Approval to create a documentary
- Help from my sponsor, Ms. Froning
- A flash drive
- Note cards
- Access to the internet and Microsoft word
- My volunteering partner
- And the need to help others
The greatest obstacle I will encounter in doing this capstone is to find ways to help the clients of Star of Hope as much as I can. I know that by being a volunteer I will help them indirectly but if I am able to gain their trust I might be able to do more for them such as being a friend/counselor that is always there for them when they need me.