Choose a focus area and research how it applies to your organization or MSU:
This can include social issues such as homelessness and hunger, health, disability,
children, elderly, disaster relief, and many other topics.
Look for agencies that cater to this focus area:
"Googling" the social issue you want to focus on should provide you with many great
results. We also provide many great resources on our website and in the Center for
Community Engagement.
Discuss program idea with Committee/Organizational Members/Advisor:
If you are part of a student organization, make sure to discuss your idea with the
rest of your members. They will give you great feedback about what they want to do.
Make a contact:
Some agencies prefer different methods of communication than others. Usually the contact
information that is easiest to find is the method they prefer to be contacted by.
Pick and confirm a date and time with the contact
Communicate confirmed plans with organization members
Fill out paperwork:
Print out copies of the Office of Student Engagement Trip Release Form for each person in attendance. They should be turned into the OSE one week prior
to the event. The agency may also require additional paperwork to be filled out.
Make sign-up sheet:
Sign up sheets will help determine how many you are sending. This helps will the planning
aspect, especially determining drivers.
Google directions to site
Reflect on experience:
After attending the event, you may want to reflect on the experience with your attendees.
For more information on reflection, please visit our Reflection Resources.
