Chapter 5: Sample Multigenerational Service Model
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Use this model for a service project involving multiple ages. Session A, The Project, and Session B provide the framework for planning, implementing, and processing a Christmas service project for a nursing home. Adjustments can easily be made to use the model for other holidays or different projects. One way to identify possible projects is to first identify a particular community with whom your group would like to work. Meet members of the community and ask about their needs. Discuss with members of the community possible service projects and the best way to deliver the service. In this way, not only will you establish a joint working relationship, you also ensure that your service is actually desired and increase the chance that it will be received in the best manner.
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The ProjectFrom Sharing the Journey
Visit the nursing home (or other service project location) the same day as Session A, or as soon as possible thereafter. Carpool to the nursing home. Remember to bring all supplies needed, such as tape, musical instruments, words to carols, and plates, cups and napkins if you will serve snacks….
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Session A: To You I GiveFrom Sharing the Journey
MATERIALS Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle PREPARATION Research a community you would like to serve and contact the people who can represent that community’s needs. Using their input, plan components of the service project and obtain any materials the small group will need to prepare.
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Session B: From You I ReceiveFrom Sharing the Journey
As soon as possible—ideally, immediately—following the service project. MATERIALS Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle A copy of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook DESCRIPTION Opening Use your established opening ritual. Or, light the chalice and sing “From You I…
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