Program Book

Community Service Project

AP STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER

EDUCATION
(A STATUTORY BODY OF GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
 Program Book
for
Community Service Project

Name of the Student: M.F.Abhigale

Name of the College: RAVINDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING FOR WOMEN

Registration Number: 223T1A3228

Period of CSP: From: To :

Name & Address of the Community/Habitation:

Community clean up & awareness campaign

 Instructions to Students for Community Service Project

Please read the detailed Guidelines on Community Service Project hosted on the
website of AP State Council of Higher Education https://apsche.ap.gov.in

Link: https://apsche.ap.gov.in/Pdf/Guidelines%20for%20the%20OJT%20Internship
%20Community%20Service%20Project.pdf

1. It is mandatory for all the students to complete 2 months (180 hours) of Community
Service Project as a part of the 10 month mandatory internship/on the job training.
2. Consider yourself as a committed volunteer in the community, you work with.
3. Every student should identify the village/community/habitation for Community Service
Project (CSP) in consultation with the College Principal/the authorized person nominated
by the Principal.
4. Report to the community/habitation as per the schedule given by the College. You
must make your own arrangements of transportation to reach the
community/habitation.
5. You will be assigned with a Faculty Guide from your College. He/She will be creating a
WhatsApp group with your fellow volunteers. Post your daily activity done and/or any
difficulty you encounter during the programme.
6. You should maintain punctuality in attending the CSP. Daily attendance is
compulsory.
7. You are expected to learn about the community/habitation and their problems.
8. Know the leaders and the officials of the community/habitation.
9. While in project, always wear your College Identity Card.
10. If your College has a prescribed dress as uniform, wear the uniform daily.
11. Identify at least five learning objectives in consultation with your Faculty
Guide. These learning objectives can address:
 Information about the community, including the realities and problems of the
society.
 Need for creating awareness on socially relevant aspects/programs.
 Acquiring specific Life Skills.
 Learning areas of application of knowledge and technologies related to your
discipline.
 Identifying developmental needs of the community/habitation.
12. Practice professional communication skills with team members, and with the leaders
and officials of the community. This includes expressing thoughts and ideas
effectively through oral, written, and non-verbal communication, and utilizing
listening skills.
13. Be regular in filling up your Program Book. It shall be filled up in your own
handwriting. Add additional sheets wherever necessary.
14. At the end of Community Service Project, you shall be evaluated by the person in -
charge of the community/habitation to whom you report to.
15. There shall also be evaluation at the end of the community service by the Faculty Guide
and the Principal.
16. Do not indulge in any political activities.
17. Ensure that you do not cause any disturbance to the inhabitants or households during your
interaction or collection of data.
18. Be cordial but not too intimate with the persons you come across during your service
activities.
19. You should understand that during this activity, you are the ambassador of your
College, and your behavior during the community service programme is of utmost
importance.
20. If you are involved in any discipline related issues, you will be withdrawn from the
programme immediately and disciplinary action shall be initiated.
21. Do not forget to keep up your family pride and prestige of your College.
22. Remember that you are rendering valuable service to the society and your role in the
community development will become part of the history of the community.
 Community Service Project Report

Submitted in accordance with the requirement for the degree of………….

Name of the College: RAVINDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING FOR WOMEN

Department: COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING(DATA SCIENCE)

Name of the Faculty Guide:Mrs.G.Prathibha Priyadarshini

Duration of the CSP: From: To :

Name of the Student: M.F.Abhigale

Programe of Study

Year of Study: II YEAR

Register Number: 223T1A3228

Date of Submission:
 Student Declaration

I M.F.Abhigale a student of Community Service Project Program, Reg. No 223T1A3228, of the Department
of Computer Science And Engineering(Data Science) College do hereby declare that I have completed the
mandatory community service from in community cleanup (Name of the Community/Habitation) under the
Faculty Guideship of Mrs G Prathibha Priyadarshini, Department Of Computer Science And Engineering
in Ravindra College Of Engineering For Women

(Signature and date)

M.F.Abhigale(223T1A3228)

Endorsements

Faculty Guide: Mrs. G. Prathibha Priyadarshini

Head of the Department: Dr.K.Sheshadri Ramana

Principal: Dr. K. E. Sreenivasa Murthy

 Certificate from Official of the Community

This is to certify that M . F . A b h i g a l e Reg. No 223T1A3228 of Ravindra college of Engineering for

Women (Name of the College) underwent community service in our community (Santhosh nagar) from

The overall performance of the Community Service Volunteer during his/her community service is found to be
Good.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

First and foremost, I thank the Almighty – God, from the depth of my heart, which has been the unfailing
source of strength, comfort & inspiration in the completion of this seminar report

I would like to extend my gratitude to my guide Mrs.G.Prathibha Priyadarshini Department of Computer

Science and Engineering. Under whose able guidance I have completed my seminar report. Her Contribution
is immense to cherish and add value to a student’s career.

I would like to extend my gratitude to Dr. K. Seshadri Ramana sir HOD of Computer Science
Engineering for their cooperation and valuable support in every way during the period of the project report.

I would like to extend my gratitude to Dr. K.E. Sreenivasa Murthy principal of RAVINDRA COLLEGE
OF ENGINEERING FOR WOMEN, Kurnool for their cooperation and valuable support in every way
during the period of the seminar report

At last, I would like to thank Management and Chairman Sri G.V.M. Mohan Kumar sir giving us an
opportunity to work on this seminar report and supporting us throughout the period of work at
RAVINDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING FOR WOMEN, Kurnool
 CHAPTER 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The community service report shall have only a one-page executive summary. It shall include a
brief description of the Community and summary of all the activities done by the student in
CSP and five or more learning objectives and outcomes.
What is community clean up?
Community cleanup brings volunteers together to clean, repair, and improve public spaces or other areas (such
as vacant lots or abandoned properties) that have been neglected, vandalized, or misused. Cleanup projects can
involve all kinds of public spaces—parks, riverbanks, schoolyards, sidewalks, playing fields, and even parking
lots, to name just a few. A group of students in Brooklyn, NY, restored a children’s garden that had become
overgrown and filled with trash and drug paraphernalia. Working with older students, the city parks department,
and the Cooperative Extension Service, the group members created a garden and became involved in the cycle
of planting and harvesting. The garden is flourishing again because of their dedication.
What Does a Community Cleanup Do To Prevent Crime?
Cleanups show that people who use an area care about its appearance. Crime is less likely to occur when a
Community Cleanup neighborhood is clean, well lighted, and used frequently by residents and their friends. By
reclaiming an abandoned park or playground, eliminating tall weeds and debris from a vacant lot, or sprucing
up sidewalks and public spaces along the street, you’ll be making the territory less attra ctive to criminals and
more attractive to the community, which makes the community safer.

Planning a Successful Crime Prevention Project.

This 28-page workbook explains the five steps of the Success Cycle:
◆Assessing Your Community’s Needs
.◆Planning a Successful Project.
◆Lining Up Resources.
◆Acting on Your Plans.
◆Nurturing, Monitoring, and Evaluating.
The workbook includes six worksheets for you to take notes on. You can get a copy of this planning
workbook from the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse, listed in the Resources section. Good luck!

CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY

 community/Village/Habitation including historical profile of the

community/habitation, community diversity, traditions, ethics and values.
 Brief note on Socio-Economic conditions of the Community/Habitation.
The Basic Steps
The following steps are provided for a Level 3 Clean-Up.
You can use the steps below as general guidelines as you plan a Level 1, 2 3 or 4 clean-up.
STEP 1
Select the area for clean-up It may be your entire community or a small area within a
community such as a neighborhood. This will be the area where you will distribute
 information, collect bags of debris, and clean up public places. It’s helpful to choose an area
with readily identifiable boundaries in the event you publicize the area through newspapers
or flyers. (i.e. Lincoln Park Neighborhood). In addition to identifying public areas that will
be cleaned up, you may also choose to encourage residents to clean up the curbs and
driveways in front of their houses. Residents can bag leaves and organic material from their
curbs and either bring the bags to a compost site or have the organizing group pick them up
during a set time on Clean-Up Day. Obtain a map of the area.
STEP 2.
Contact your community or city maintenance office Your city public works department or city
offices can help you with maps, and compost site hours. If they sweep streets, they will provide
you the scheduled dates. Provide them with an informational fact sheet or brochure about
community.
STEP 3.
Choose a date and time Weekends are popular for Community Clean-Ups. Choose a date at
least one month in advance to allow time to fully prepare. CleanUps can be scheduled in the
fall or in the spring of the year. In the fall, you will want to schedule the date as early as
possible prior to the first major snow storm, but after most leaves have fallen from the trees.
In the spring, schedule it as soon as possible after the snow melts and before rainstorms wash
the decaying leaves and soil from lawns, snow banks and gutters.

CHAPTER 3: COMMUNITY SERVICE PART

Description of the Activities undertaken in the Community during the Community Service
Project. This part could end by reflecting on what kind of values, life skills, and technical
skills the student acquired.

Community cleanups play a vital role in maintaining the health and beauty of our neighborhoods, parks, and
coastlines. From park cleanups to beach cleanups and everything in-between, these efforts provide a range of
benefits to both the environment and local communities. Here’s a closer look at the many types of community
cleanups and how they support scenic conservation across the country.
Park Cleanups: Keeping Our Green Spaces Green

Park cleanups involve volunteers coming together to clean and maintain public parks. These efforts help
preserve the natural beauty and recreational value of our parks by removing litter, managing invasive plant
species, and performing general maintenance tasks. Benefits of park cleanups include:

 Improved park aesthetics

 Increased community pride
 Enhanced wildlife habitats
 Encouragement of outdoor activities
Beach Cleanups: Preserving Coastal Beauty

Beach cleanups involve the removal of trash and debris from our coastlines. Often organized by local
environmental or community groups, beach cleanups help protect marine life, maintain coastal habitats, and
ensure the health of our oceans and blue spaces. The benefits of beach cleanups include:

 Reduced harm to marine life

 Protection of coastal ecosystems
 Promotion of ecotourism
 Preservation of beach aesthetics

Community Cleanup Programs: Empowering Local Change

Community cleanup programs are crucial in empowering residents to take action and improve their local
environment. By participating in these initiatives, individuals can develop a sense of ownership and responsibility
for their community, fostering stronger connections between neighbors and a healthier environment for all.
Community projects like these, such as citizen science initiatives, are also fantastic ways to bring communities
together while promoting scenic conservation.
 ACTIVITY LOG FOR THE FIRST WEEK

DAY LEARNING Person

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE
& OUTCOME
In-charge
DAILY ACTIVITY
DATE Signature

Introduction of community service A community survey is a

project method of collecting data from
a filtered target audience to
Day – help you understand to them.
1 Community services is a way
for people to make a difference
in the world.
Needs and importance of community service The worls play an important
project role in the development of
society, ranging from social
Day - enterprises of the globe, to
2 service designed to enhance
quality of life for the more
vulnerable members.
Forms of Community Service There are three types of
community service and service-
Day – learning : direct, in- direct and
advocacy.
3

Direct service Direct services activites where

students intercat with the
Day – recipients of service or the
physical enivorment they have
4
targeted foe improvement

Indirect Service The ablity to come in direct

contact with the beneficiaries
Day – of service, you can oraganize
an indirect service activity
5
where students channel
resources to a problem

Advocacy It is important to always be an

advocate for the issues that
Day – inspure you.
6
 WEEKLY REPORT
WEEK – 1 (From Dt………..….. to Dt................... )

Objective of the Activity Done: Collected the total information of Community Service Project

Service learning is a process of involving students in community service activities

C o m b i n e s w i t h f a c i l i t a t e d m ea n s f o r a p p l y i n g t h e e x p e r i e n c e t o t h ei r a c a d e m i c a n d

“Persona l development”, It is a form of experimenta l edu ca tion aimed at

encha ncing and enriching stu dent learning in course materia l.
 ACTIVITY LOG FOR THE SECOND WEEK

DAY LEARNIN Person

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF
& G In-charge
THE DAILY
DATE OUTCOM Signature
ACTIVITY
E
Introduction of Community clean cleanup There are many
and awareness campaign places to visit regarding
info
Day – about the Communtiy
1 cleanup

Types of Community clean cleanup and  Trash and litter

awareness campaign collection.
 Beautification projects.
Day -
 Flower-planting
2 incentives.
 Beach cleanups.
 River cleanups.

Detailed information about types of Getting detailed

Community clean cleanup and awareness information about different
Day – campaign types of
cleanup
3
Knowing about different types of  There are mainly these
Community clean cleanup and awareness types of
Day – campaign &  Trash and litter collection.
connection types
4  Beautification projects.
 Flower-planting incentives.
 Beach cleanups.
 River cleanups.

We got to know about the uses of Community clean ups are

Community clean cleanup and awareness essential for creating and
Day – campaign & maintaining a healthy, safe
and aesthetically appealing
5
environment.
Summary of the Whole Information We the whole information
in detailed and simplest
Day – form
6
 WEEKLY REPORT
WEEK – 2 (From Dt………... to Dt......................... )

I u nder st ood a bou t wha t i s cl ea nu p a nd a war enes s

ca mpa i g n
Now,let us know about the community cleanup and awareness in detail

Campaign:

Trash and litter collection.

Beautification projects.
Flower-planting incentives.
Beach cleanups.
River cleanups.

How the trash and litter collection works.

How the municipality clean up the community, and how they the all collect the

wastage of each home.

I came to know the way of life of municipality workers.

How they recycle the plastic waste.

Where they dump all these wastege

 ACTIVITY LOG FOR THE THIRD WEEK

DAY LEARNING Person

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE
& OUTCOME
In-charge
DAILY ACTIVITY
DATE Signature

Problem statements for clen up for community  volunteers of all ages

work together—mowing
grass, picking up trash,
Day – hauling away, Flower-
1 planting incentives.
 Beach cleanups.

Volunteers of all ages work We take some volunteers to the

together-mowing grass work of mowing grass, in
group I selsected the all age
Day group of volunteers.to do
–2 community clean up as the first
step.

Picking up trash In this day, collected the some

raw materials which throw in
Day – the roadside,that are collected
in the trash,to cleanup our
3
community

Hauling away Hauling away means taking

away by means of vehicles.
Day – Which is not useful,and it can
recycle
4
And useful to others

Flower planting Flower planting is the way that

to grow up our community
Day – with full of green, to increase
the oxygen levels.
5

We figured about why community clean It helps us with facts and

up is important in our day to day life figures, information and
Day – knowledge, social and
economic development
6
 WEEKLY REPORT
WEEK – 3(From Dt………... to Dt .......................... )

Objective of the Activity Done: Problem statements

Detalited Report: knowing about problem statements and solutions
 volunteers of all ages work together—mowing grass
picking up trash, hauling away,
Flower-planting incentives.

hauling away,

Beach cleanups

Changing enviormental conditions are impacting the community clean up, particularly the avalibility of
necessary resurces. A key issue facing community clean up in almost all areas of the worls is water
avalibility.
In recent times, there has been a shift toward the consumption of fresh rather than frozen produce.

Developing innovative methods contributing to net- zero clean up nees baseline data on the enivormental
footprint of individual process in primary an immediate clean up management.
 Planned to visited the nearby the commnity
clean up
-1 Different places to visit the
commnity clean up and
awareness campaign

Doing survey on the community clean up

Community clean up
-2

-3 Information avbout the community clean up by How community clean up

providers

-4 Tools and equipment foe communty clean up Awr eness campai gn ,

providers Clea ni ng accessi or s

-5
Low cost or low tech greenhouse Low cost green house is a
simple structure constucted with
locally aavalible materials

-6
 WEEKLY REPORT
WEEK – 4 (From Dt………..….. to Dt .................. )

Alternate solution for problems

Increase the availablity of high quality and safe community clean up produce by developing improved better
cleaning methods

Major changellenges facing the commerical community cleaan u p

The processed products should follow the For the communityclean up and Standard Authority pf
India(FSSAI) act 2006

Less expensive greeenhouse without fan and pad

As these system are semi-automatic, hence, require a lot of attention and care, and it is very difficult and
cumberstone to maintain enviroment throughtout the community period
 ACTIVITY LOG FOR THE FIFTH WEEK

I thought decided
-1

Decided to visit cleaning activites

I list out different
-2 cleaning

-3 Visited cleaning activites Went to commuity

Cleaning activities

Observed activities of the department

-4 Seen and observed

-5 Collected the information Came upto know

-6
 WEEKLY REPORT
WEEK – 5 (From Dt………..….. to Dt .................. )

Community cleanup brings volunteers together to clean, repair, and improve public spaces or
other areas (such as vacant lots or abandoned properties) that have been neglected, vandalized, or
misused.

Cleanup projects can involve all kinds of public spaces—parks, riverbanks, schoolyards,
sidewalks, playing fields, and even parking lots, to name just a few.

A group of students in Brooklyn, NY, restored a children’s garden that had become overgrown
and filled with trash and drug paraphernalia.

Working with older students, the city parks department, and the Cooperative Extension Service,
the group members created a garden and became involved in the cycle of planting and harvesting.

The garden is flourishing again because of their dedication.

Cleanups show that people who use an area care about its appearance.

Crime is less likely to occur when a Community Cleanup neighborhood is clean, well lighted,
and used frequently by residents and their friends.
 ACTIVITY LOG FOR THE SIXTH WEEK

DAY BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE LEARNING Person

OUTCOME
& DAILY ACTIVITY In-charge
DATE Signature

We discuss
Day Made a report on the visited place Abou t Community clean
up in detail
–1

Dividing work by
assigning roles
Day Assigning day by day work
–2

collected the
information about
Day Collected more information about
the community clean up
The community cleanup
–3 in detail

again converted our

collected information into
Day
Converting information into notes notes
–4

Planned our projectin

detail
Day
planned our notes
–5

gained informationabout
Day visited place related to
clean up.
–6
Gained information about visited place
 WEEKLY REPORT
WEEK – 6 (From Dt………..….. to Dt .................. )

Objective of the Activity Done:

Detailed Report: Society and the community clean up

Level 3 Clean-Up.

You can use the steps below as general guidelines as you plan a Level 1, 2 3 or 4 clean-up.

Select the area for clean-up It may be your entire community or a small area within a community
such as a neighborhood..

This will be the area where you will distribute information, collect bags of debris, and clean up
public places. It’s helpful to choose an area with readily identifiable boundaries in the event you
publicize the area through newspapers or flyers. (i.e. Lincoln Park Neighborhood)

In addition to identifying public areas that will be cleaned up, you may also choose to
encourage residents to clean up the curbs and driveways in front of their houses.

Residents can bag leaves and organic material from their curbs and either bring the bags to a
compost site or have the organizing group pick them up during a set time on Clean-Up Day.

Obtain a map of the area.

 ACTIVITY LOG FOR THE SEVENTH WEEK
DAY BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE
LEARNING Person
& DAILY ACTIVITY OUTCOME
In-charge
DATE
Signature
Learned a lot of information about Discussed about
Day Community clean up& awareness campaign Community cleanup in
–1 detail

divided roles Dividing work by

Day - assigning roles
2

Day – Collected the

3 information about
Learned lot of stuggles as the clean up member uses of c o m m u n i t y
cleanup

Day learned that there are lot of usesof again converted our
community clean up collected information into
–4
notes

Planned our projectin

detail
Day planned our project
–5

Day gained information

Gained information about
–6
uses
 WEEKLY REPORT

WEEK-7 (From Dt…………. to Dt….……)

Objective of the Activity Done:

Detailed Report: Foundation of the community clean up

Contact your community or city maintenance office Your city public works department or city
offices can help you with maps, and compost site hours.

If they sweep streets, they will provide you the scheduled dates.

Provide them with an informational fact sheet or brochure about community.

Choose a date and time Weekends are popular for Community Clean-Ups. Choose a date at least
one month in advance to allow time to fully prepare.

CleanUps can be scheduled in the fall or in the spring of the year.

In the fall, you will want to schedule the date as early as possible prior to the first major snow
storm, but after most leaves have fallen from the trees.

In the spring, schedule it as soon as possible after the snow melts and before rainstorms wash the
decaying leaves and soil from lawns, snow banks and gutters.
 ACTIVITY LOG FOR THE EIGHTH WEEK
DAY BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE
& DAILY ACTIVITY LEARNING Person
OUTCOME
In-charge
DATE
Signature

Made info into notes made the notes about

Day cleanup community in
–1 detail

Origin and development of got informationabout

Day - Community clean up & awareness Origin and
campaign development of
2
Community clean up

Day – Tools We collected the

3 information about
the tools used for the
community clean up

Day Different types of tools Sweeping broom, and the

trash box
–4

Info into notes made the collectedinfo

into notes
Day
–5

Day Summary of the whole

Summary collected information
–6
 WEEKLY REPORT

WEEK-8 (From Dt…………. to Dt….……)

Objective of the Activity Done:

Detailed Report: Origin and development Early community

clean up

Beach Cleanups: Preserving Coastal Beauty

The benefits of beach cleanups include:

 Reduced harm to marine life

 Protection of coastal ecosystems
 Promotion of ecotourism

Preservation of beach aesthetics

Community Cleanup Programs: Empowering Local Change

Community cleanup programs are crucial in empowering residents to take action and improve their
local environment.

By participating in these initiatives, individuals can develop a sense of ownership and

responsibility for their community, fostering stronger connections between neighbors and
a healthier environment for all.

Community projects like these, such as citizen science initiatives, are also fantastic ways to bring
communities together while promoting scenic conservation.
 CHAPTER 5: OUTCOMES DESCRIPTION

Details of the Socio-Economic Survey of the Village/Habitation.Attach the

questionnaire prepared for the survey.

What can I do in my community to help clean up the environment?

How do you organize a community clean up?

What are the benefits of participating in community clean-up efforts and environmental initiatives?

How can we clean our community?

How can we participate in a community?

Do you help community clean up?

What can be done to clean up the community and should be involved?

How do you encourage youth to participate in community activities?

How can individuals get involved in efforts to promote clean water and reliable sanitation in their
communities?

What is the effect of cleaning up the community?

What can I do in my community to help clean up the environment?

How do you organize a community clean up?

What are the benefits of participating in community clean-up efforts and environmental initiatives?

How do I maintain a clean and safe community, and how do I protect the environment against health
hazards?

What can you do to encourage your community to conserve water?

How can individuals contribute to water safety efforts in their communities?

What is the effect of cleaning up the community?

How can individuals get involved in efforts to promote clean water and reliable sanitation in their
communities?

What do you contribute as an individual to keep India clean and tidy?

How do you contribute to cleaning up plastics in your community?

How can the community come together to help clean up and restore areas lik e Shasta Lake after
incidents of mass littering by visitors?

Why is community cleanliness important?

What are the benefits of community cleanup?

What are the objectives of community clean up?

What is the importance of clean up drive in the community?

 Describe the problems that you have faced in the community

Introduction
Solid waste is any material that is primarily not a liquid or gas and is unwanted and/or unvalued, discarded by
its owner, and can be from domestic, commercial or industrial operation. Globally, there are ongoing
campaigns to promote sustainable use of the environment while considering the negative effects of waste in
general as well as climate change, which have become evident in a number of regions.
Solid Waste management entails the collection, transportation and disposal services. While it is a mandate of
governments and local authorities to ensure that their citizens stay in clean and safe environments, it is of
concern that solid waste management still remains a big challenge in urban areas, especially of developing
countries.
Effects of illegal waste dumping
Poorly managed wastes have several effects and impact on human and animal health, economic development
and social impact. Waste dumps are prime breeding sites for communicable disease vectors such as rodents,
mosquitoes and houseflies. These vectors tend to exacerbate the prevalence of food, water and waterborne
diseases such as cholera, typhoid and malaria, among other..

For example, Zimbabwe experienced a huge cholera outbreak between from 2008 to 2009, recording 98,952
cases and cases and a mobidity of 4288. Key drivers cited for this huge outbreak was inadequate supply of
good quality water as well as poor solid waste management . On the other hand, waste incineration, which
had and continue as common practise in urban areas, releases fumes that naturally cause acute respiratory
infections as well as odours that make the environment uninhabitable. It is reported that less than 30% of
urban waste in developing countries is collected and disposed appropriately.
Setting objectives of a clean-up campaign
To ensure that participants work towards the same outcome, the committee needs to set specific goals and
define the scope of the campaign. The scope should clearly detail what is to be done, when, how and by
whom. The objectives must be clear, achievable and measurable, with common goals for a clean-up
campaign being to remove waste, environmental protection awareness and fundraising

Setting objectives of a clean-up campaign

To ensure that participants work towards the same outcome, the committee needs to set specific goals and
define the scope of the campaign. The scope should clearly detail what is to be done, when, how and by
whom.

Setting up the campaign date

Advance planning is crucial for the smooth conducting of a clean-up campaign. Because good planning takes
time, it is reasonable to set a date about one or two months in advance.
In most cases, Saturdays are ideal for a community clean-up since most people do not go to work.
Beside the availability of participants, 16 clean-up campaigns conducted in Bindura were conducted on
Saturdays given the availability of waste haulage trucks from the municipality.
Considering a day that coincides with the municipality refuse collection routine in that given area also makes
sense
It is reasonable to avoid a day that conflicts with a local event such as a major sporting game, church event or
political rally as people will end up having to choose to attend to the more prioritised events
Clean-up campaigns are better attended in the morning especially in warmer weather.

When deciding the date, consider several factors such as; weather, availability of volunteers and availability
of waste haulage truck..
The objectives must be clear, achievable and measurable, with common goals for a clean-up campaign being
to remove waste, environmental protection awareness and fundraising
 Report of the mini-project work done in the related subject w.r.t the
habitation/village.

A mini-project work in the related subject w.r.t the habitation/village. (For ex., a student of
Botany may do a project on Organic Farming or Horticulture or usage of biofertilizers or
biopesticides or effect of the inorganic pesticides, etc. A student of Zoology may do a project
on Aquaculture practices or animal husbandry or poultry or health and hygiene or Blood group
analysis or survey on the Hypertension or survey on the prevalence of diabetes, etc.
The Report shall be limited to 6 pages

Project Descripction
Introduction:
Community cleanup brings volunteers together to clean, repair, and improve public spaces or other areas (such
as vacant lots or abandoned properties) that have been neglected, vandalized, or misused. Cleanup projects can
involve all kinds of public spaces—parks, riverbanks, schoolyards, sidewalks, playing fields, and even parking
lots, to name just a few. A group of students in Brooklyn, NY, restored a children’s garden that had become
overgrown and filled with trash and drug paraphernalia. Working with older students, the city parks
department, and the Cooperative Extension Service, the group members created a garden and became involved
in the cycle of planting and harvesting. The garden is flourishing again because of their dedication.
What Does a Community Cleanup Do To Prevent Crime?
Cleanups show that people who use an area care about its appearance. Crime is less likely to occur when a
Community Cleanup neighborhood is clean, well lighted, and used frequently by residents and their friends. By
reclaiming an abandoned park or playground, eliminating tall weeds and debris from a vacant lot, or sprucing
up sidewalks and public spaces along the street, you’ll be making the territory less attractive to criminals and
more attractive to the community, which makes the community safer.

ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT

EARLY CLEAN UP

This 28-page workbook explains the five steps of the Success Cycle:
◆Assessing Your Community’s Needs
.◆Planning a Successful Project.
◆Lining Up Resources.
◆Acting on Your Plans.
◆Nurturing, Monitoring, and Evaluating.

Select the area for clean-up It may be your entire community or a small area within a community such as a
neighborhood. This will be the area where you will distribute information, collect bags of debris, and clean up
public places. It’s helpful to choose an area with readily identifiable boundaries in the event you publicize the
area through newspapers or flyers. (i.e. Lincoln Park Neighborhood). In addition to identifying public areas that
will be cleaned up, you may also choose to encourage residents to clean up the curbs and driveways in front of
their houses. Residents can bag leaves and organic material from their curbs and either bring the bags to a
compost site or have the organizing group pick them up during a set time on Clean-Up Day. Obtain a map of
the area.

Contact your community or city maintenance office Your city public works department or city offices can help
you with maps, and compost site hours. If they sweep streets, they will provide you the scheduled dates.
Provide them with an informational fact sheet or brochure about community.
Choose a date and time Weekends are popular for Community Clean-Ups. Choose a date at least one month in
advance to allow time to fully prepare. CleanUps can be scheduled in the fall or in the spring of the year. In the
fall, you will want to schedule the date as early as possible prior to the first major snow storm, but after most
leaves have fallen from the trees. In the spring, schedule it as soon as possible after the snow melts and before
rainstorms wash the decaying leaves and soil from lawns, snow banks and gutters.

Community cleanups play a vital role in maintaining the health and beauty of our neighborhoods, parks, and
coastlines. From park cleanups to beach cleanups and everything in-between, these efforts provide a range of
benefits to both the environment and local communities. Here’s a closer look at the many types of community
cleanups and how they support scenic conservation across the country.

Community cleanup programs are crucial in empowering residents to take action and improve their local
environment. By participating in these initiatives, individuals can develop a sense of ownership and
responsibility for their community, fostering stronger connections between neighbors and a healthier
environment for all. Community projects like these, such as citizen science initiatives, are also fantastic ways to
bring communities together while promoting scenic conservation.

Identifying a place
When determining a place to conduct the campaign, consider various factors such as:
(1) the amount of waste,
(2) safety of participants
(3) location and
(4) accessibility. For example, choosing an area that is meaningful or in close proximity to where the
volunteers live, work, play or worship makes sense given that people are normally motivated to clean their own
area. The proposed area should be easily accessed by a waste hauler and emergency services. It is worthwhile
considering an area that needs attention rather than one that is already clean and well maintained. Where the
goal of the clean-up campaign is to raise awareness, public places such as the recreational park and shopping
centres will have a huge impact. In some instances, the local authority may recommend an area that needs to be
cleaned. Visiting the proposed area during the planning stage would assist in refining the project goals and
logistical arrangements. For example, where a school health club or youth are volunteers, consider an area that
is safe. Creating a site map showing ‘hotspots’, dumpsite would assist in evaluating the results. Once the area
has been chosen, decide on a convenient meeting point for participants.
Coordinate the activity with the local authority
Since a clean-up campaign significantly contributes towards the delivery of the local authority’s environmental
sustainability commitment, it is important to register your event with them. Beside, local authorities can
provide support logistically and financially, and thus it is always worth discussing the proposal with relevant
personnel. Assistance may be in form of
(1) recommendations for a clean-up area,
(2) permission to access public area,
(3) promotion of the event,
(4) free waste haulage service and
(5) free disposal of collected waste at designated dumpsite. Once permission has been granted and date
confirmed by the local authority, the committee can start mobilising volunteers.
Mobilisation of volunteers
While a clean-up campaign can be conducted using any population size, finding volunteers can be the hardest
part of this activity. However, it is still the key for conducting a successful event. One of the best practises of a
community based clean-up is the participation by all ages despite cultural background and abilities. Involving
children would assist in efforts to foster them into adult that are responsible to the environment and who are
able to work harmoniously with others (Figure 4). It is important to quantitatively determine the number of
volunteers needed and be prepared to accommodate others who might hear about the activity and also want to
participate.
Depending on the targeted volunteers, various methods can be used to invite volunteers. Newsletters, notice
boards, email, flyers etc. are effective in low density community. Community organisations such churches,
community health clubs, school health clubs etc., are also effective ways of inviting volunteers. In Bindura,
community health clubs and the local leaders played an important role in mobilising the volunteers. Inviting
representatives of relevant stakeholders such government ministries, religious and traditional bodies would be
influential in the program and in mobilising volunteers.
Volunteers should be reminded on relevant information such as: location, date and time of the clean-up and
clothing (e.g. enclosed footwear, gloves, hat, etc.), a week or two before the event.
Soliciting funding
Where possible, consider mobilising donations in the form of refreshments or financial assistance for the event.
Local businesses are normally willing to sponsor clean-ups to demonstrate their commitment to the protection
of the environment. In some cases, the organiser might encourage the business community to advertise their
business by printing t-shirts for volunteers, which also bears an environmental protection message. In Bindura,
the councillors which are local leaders were more involved in soliciting for donations.
Promotion and media coverage
It is important for the community to know what the facilitators are doing. Publicity and promotion of an event
depend on various factors such as budget and time. When possible, consider inviting the local media such as
local newspaper to ensure that inspiring success stories are published. Environmental protection organisations
also normally have interest in such event and would be delighted to promote. In Bindura, a government
parastatal, the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) supported the clean-ups with awareness raising
vehicles. It is important to recognise that publicity includes promoting the clean-up before, sharing the results
and thanking volunteers and sponsors afterwards.

Awareness raising during community-led clean-up campaign using a vehicle provided by the environmental
management agency in ward 7.
Organising equipment and logistical support
The number and type of tools required vary depending on the area to be cleaned, number of participants and
type of waste. Ensuring that there are enough tools for the clean-up is critical to a successful event. It is
important to also ensure that all equipment is checked during and after the event. In some cases, volunteers
might be required to bring their own equipment for the event. Prior arrangement should be made with the local
authority department responsible for solid waste management to determine if a waste haulage truck can be
arranged for this day. Where the municipality is not able to collect the garbage, consider alternatives such as a
private waste haulage company.
STAGE 2: Day of the event
Group coordinators should arrive first and register all participants. Thereafter, the project coordinator should,
thank volunteers for coming
highlight the goals and importance of the campaign
highlight the roles and responsibility of the participant
review of safety and emergency procedures
schedule for the event
site plan review, and
distribution of the equipment.
Group coordinators should be reminded of their roles in assisting their respective working groups. They should
encourage their teams to accomplish their assigned tasks and coordinate the removal of the collected litter.
Safety review and compliance
Ensure that all participants have gloves and dust mask. Protective gloves prevent cuts associated with the
handling of sharp objects with bare hands. Be clear with your volunteers about how to handle hazardous waste
such as pesticide containers, cleaning chemicals containers and sharp objects such broken glass. Closed feet
shoes are safer than sandals or flip-flops. Where children will be participating, plan for adequate adult
supervision.

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STAGE 3: After the clean-up
After, the clean-up, the project coordinator should thank everyone who volunteered their time and effort. A
follow up thank you letters should be written to all stakeholders including sponsors who would have assisted.
Remind participants to wash their hands especially when refreshments are to be served. Where a handwashing
facility is not available, arrangements must be in place for an alternative facility such as a portable water
dispenser and soap.
Disposing of garbage
One of the most important aspects, when organising a community clean-up, is organising for removal of trash.
Waste should be removed as soon as possible after the event to prevent the creation of unhygienic conditions
and to avoid it becoming an eyesore and an environmental externality.It is the responsibility of the project
coordinator to make arrangements with the local authority for the collection of garbage collected. Where the
local authority is not able to provide haulage service, prior arrangements should be done for alternative
methods such as private companies.
 Student Self-Evaluation for the Community Service Project

Student Name:M.F.Abhigale

Registration No:223T1A3228

Period of CSP: From: To:

Date of Evaluation:

Name of the Person in-charge: Mrs.G.Prathibha Priyadarshini

Address with mobile number:

Please rate your performance in the following areas:

Rating Scale: 1 is lowest and 5 is highest rank

1) Oral communication 1 2 3 4 5

2) Written communication 1 2 3 4 5

3) Proactiveness 1 2 3 4 5

4) Interaction ability with community 1 2 3 4 5

5) Positive Attitude 1 2 3 4 5

6) Self-confidence 1 2 3 4 5

7) Ability to learn 1 2 3 4 5

8) Work Plan and organization 1 2 3 4 5

9) Professionalism 1 2 3 4 5

10) Creativity 1 2 3 4 5

11) Quality of work done 1 2 3 4 5

12) Time Management 1 2 3 4 5

13) Understanding the Community 1 2 3 4 5

14) Achievement of Desired Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5

15) OVERALL PERFORMANCE 1 2 3 4 5

Date: Signature of the Student

 Evaluation by the Person in-charge in the Community/Habitation

Student Name:M.F.Abhigale

Registration No:223T1A3228

Period of CSP: From: To:

Date of Evaluation:

Name of the Person in-charge:Mrs.G.Prathibha Priyadarshini

Address with mobile number:

Please rate the student’s performance in the following areas:

Please note that your evaluation shall be done independent of the Student’s self-evaluation

Rating Scale: 1 is lowest and 5 is highest rank

1) Oral communication 1 2 3 4 5

2) Written communication 1 2 3 4 5

3) Proactiveness 1 2 3 4 5

4) Interaction ability with community 1 2 3 4 5

5) Positive Attitude 1 2 3 4 5

6) Self-confidence 1 2 3 4 5

7) Ability to learn 1 2 3 4 5

8) Work Plan and organization 1 2 3 4 5

9) Professionalism 1 2 3 4 5

10) Creativity 1 2 3 4 5

11) Quality of work done 1 2 3 4 5

12) Time Management 1 2 3 4 5

13) Understanding the Community 1 2 3 4 5

14) Achievement of Desired Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5

15) OVERALL PERFORMANCE 1 2 3 4 5

Date: Signature of the Supervisor

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