The project’s complete but your work isn’t done. Some of the most important aspects of an eco-friendly project take place after the service day is over: engaging and educating the public.
Educational features help to get the community interested in learning more about eco-friendly practices and the community project. These features teach community members the importance of civic and environmental responsibility and how their actions affect future generations. Educational features can involve students, youth groups, service learning initiatives, and any members of the community that will be users of the project.
Communities can engage its citizens in environmental education in many ways. It can be done through service learning, environmental signage, classroom curriculum, or via the Web.
Online or Web-based components can be used to enhance your community service project. You can use blogs or websites that document the eco-friendly practices of the project, or use existing online environmental training or materials to teach volunteers the importance of being eco-friendly during or after a project is complete.
