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I decided to volunteer at police station named Hlogotlou Police Station it’s based in Monsterlus in Limpopo. i volunteered due to Nelson Mandela Day

“ Work in a small group of no more than 4 - 5 students. Volunteer for a minimum of six hours in a National Campaign or Community Project. Submit a typed report.
Research the Community Projects or National Campaigns that you could join. Please refer to the back of your assignment to find useful links and ideas on National Campaigns and Community Projects.
11 Select a suitable option and indicate the name of the organisation or campaign.
1.2 Describe the reasons why you chose this project.
1.3 Describe the focus of the campaign or project.
(1x1) (1)
(1x2) (2)
(1x2) (2)
Describe the roles each group member played while doing your project.
Report on what each member did during the project. Describe eachaction/every way in which each member helped, in detail. Every group member's contributions/actions are described. Indicate how the six hours were used by each group member. Each group member must actively be part of the Community Project or National Campaign and DO practically. This is not a theory-based task.
(1x23) (23)
• Roles of each member x 5
• Report on what each member did x 6
• All actions described in detail per member x 6
• How the hours were used x 6
Submit a signed form as proof of your participation in the campaign or project for 6 hours or more. Note: Tasks without signed forms/evidence of participation, will not be marked.
(1x1) (1)
Include photos/video footage of your participation in the campaign/ (1x2) (2) project.
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Volunteer Report for Hlogotlou Police Station

1.1 Organization/Campaign Name

Hlogotlou Police Station, Monsterlus, Limpopo.

1.2 Reasons for Choosing This Project

We chose to volunteer at the Hlogotlou Police Station as part of our community service for Nelson Mandela Day because we wanted to contribute positively to the local community. The police play a crucial role in ensuring safety and security, which is foundational for any thriving community. Additionally, we believed that engaging with law enforcement can provide insight into the challenges faced by the community, and allow us to assist in promoting awareness of safety measures and crime prevention strategies.

1.3 Focus of the Campaign/Project

The focus of our project was on crime prevention and community engagement. We aimed to assist the police in organizing community awareness programs, where we would help disseminate important information to residents regarding safety, reporting procedures for crimes, and the importance of working together as a community to reduce crime. Our goal was to educate the community, foster trust between residents and the police, and encourage a collaborative approach to safety.

Group Member Roles and Contributions

Group Members:

  1. Member A
  2. Member B
  3. Member C
  4. Member D

Member A

  • Role: Team Leader
  • Actions: Member A coordinated the group’s activities and communicated with the police station to set the agenda for the day. They organized the materials needed for the community awareness session and ensured that all members understood their roles.
  • Details: Member A drafted an agenda for the day and assigned specific tasks to each member. They also liaised with officers to confirm the content of the presentations and gathered pamphlets and materials to distribute.
  • Hours Used: 2 hours spent on coordination, 2 hours participating in the awareness session, and 2 hours on feedback collection from participants.

Member B

  • Role: Researcher
  • Actions: Member B researched common safety issues in the community and compiled statistics to share during the session. They also prepared a small presentation highlighting these concerns and proposed solutions.
  • Details: Member B created visual aids, including charts and statistics, to make the presentation more engaging. They spoke at the event, explaining the importance of awareness and crime prevention techniques based on their research.
  • Hours Used: 3 hours for research and preparation, 3 hours delivering the presentation, and 1 hour for discussions with community members.

Member C

  • Role: Logistics Coordinator
  • Actions: Member C arranged transportation to and from the police station and organized seating and materials for the community event.
  • Details: Member C arrived early to set up the venue, ensuring that seating arrangements were comfortable and that informational materials were easily accessible. They managed time during the event to keep the program on track.
  • Hours Used: 2 hours for setup, 4 hours assisting during the session, including managing questions from the audience.

Member D

  • Role: Community Liaison
  • Actions: Member D was responsible for engaging with community members, welcoming them to the event, and facilitating discussions.
  • Details: They conducted a brief survey to gather feedback on community members’ concerns about safety and shared personal experiences in a way that encouraged others to join the conversation. Member D also acted as a point of contact for any questions.
  • Hours Used: 1 hour for survey preparation, 5 hours engaging with community members, and assisting with post-event follow-up.

Evidence of Participation

During our six hours of volunteering, we documented our participation with photographs and video footage, showing interactions with community members, the presentation, and group discussions. A signed participation form from the Hlogotlou Police Station is included as evidence of our attendance and active involvement in the project.

This report demonstrates our engagement and effort to contribute positively to the community while gaining valuable experience in community service and collaboration. We are hopeful that our contributions will have a lasting effect on safety awareness in the Monsterlus area.