CAS Consideration

CAS considerations

Why do CAS– Check all that apply

Pass Creativity Activity and Service class to get the IB diploma

Learn or develop new skills

Teach your skills to others

Enhance your resume for college/university

Gain work experience in your chosen field

Build self-confidence

Meet new people

Feel needed or valued

Express gratitude for help you may have received in the past from others 

Communicate to others that you are enthusiastic about your community

Make a difference in someone’s life

Other ______________________________________________________________________

Interests

Politics

Environment

Entrepreneurship

Education

Health Care

Children

Animals

Conservation

Safety and Security

The elderly

Other ________________________________________________________________________

Skills that you have to apply to the project

Computer literacy

Teaching

Athletic 

Communication

Construction

Cooking

Other _______________Applying my knowledge___________________________________

Other ___________________________________________________

What else do you do well that you can use for this project?

Something that I think will push me the most to make sure I do well on this project is that I’m very passionate about my topic so It will be very easy for me to go out of my way to work on my project.

It is important for you to consider what needs that you might have to create a successful CAS experience. If this isn’t considered beforehand, you may find yourself in a situation where neither you nor the organization/cause are getting their needs met.

Transportation Do you have reliable transportation to get to and from your project?

Yes 

No 

Reliable means that you can count on a friend or family member to drive you or you have access to public transportation to get to the project site. 

Time How much time can you reasonably give to your project? Over committing builds resentment. Take into consideration your family obligations, school, and the time of partners. (Examples would be thinking about dividing up the work in a group so that it is equitable, or the time that it takes a family member to drive you.) 

2 – 3 hours a week

Learn For many volunteering is a two-way street. The organization or the cause that you choose gets your time and in return you gain knowledge and experience. Are there specific things that you are hoping to learn while volunteering/helping an organization or a specific group of people? If so, write them down and then let your mentor or CAS Coordinator know.  (We can also ask the Wonderment if there are any connections.

1. I wish to learn more about the ocean and marine life.

1. I wish to learn more about ocean conservation and what tactics are currently being used in our world.

1. I want to learn what it takes to be a volunteer like this in the community.

Then create a list of people and their contact numbers and emails that you can contact to be a mentor or provide an opportunity for learning.

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