1. Choose a topic: I decided to help animals at an animal shelter. I love animals and want to make a difference in their lives.

2. Talk to your learning coach: I spoke with my learning coach about my idea and she helped me think of ways I could help animals. We came up with a plan to visit the local animal shelter and assist with tasks like cleaning cages and playing with the animals.

3. Research your local government official: I found out the name of the local government official who is responsible for helping animals. This information may be useful in the future if I need any support for my project.

4. Write a letter to your government official: I wrote a letter to the government official, explaining my project and how I want to help animals. I talked about volunteering at the shelter and why it is important. I didn't send the letter, but just wrote it for practice.

5. Create a plan with your learning coach: I made a plan with my learning coach to go to the animal shelter regularly and help out. We discussed tasks like cleaning cages, walking dogs, and playing with the animals. We also decided on a schedule that works for me.

COMPLETE the service project:

1. Complete the project: I went to the animal shelter and helped out as planned. I cleaned cages, walked dogs, and played with the animals. I had a lot of fun and felt good about helping the animals.

2. Keep track of your work: I wrote down the dates, times, and tasks I completed during my volunteer sessions at the animal shelter. This will help me remember what I did when I write about my project later.

FINISH the service project:

1. Project description: For my project, I volunteered at an animal shelter. I helped clean cages, walked dogs, and played with the animals to make them happy.

2. Project evaluation: I think my project made a difference because I could see that the animals were happier when I spent time with them. I believe that my help at the shelter was important and that I made a positive impact.

Write a letter to the part of your city you identified in the last question explaining the problem you have identified and why it is an issue for your community. This letter should be at least 5-6 complete sentences long.

Dear [Local Government Official's Name],

I am writing to bring attention to an issue that I have identified in our community that I believe needs urgent attention and action. The problem I have identified is the lack of support and resources for animal shelters in our city. As an animal lover and advocate, I have recently volunteered at a local animal shelter and have witnessed firsthand the challenges they face in providing adequate care for the animals.

The shelter is in desperate need of additional funding to cover medical expenses, food, and shelter supplies for the animals in their care. Many of these animals are homeless or abandoned, and the shelter is their only hope for a safe and loving environment. However, due to limited resources, the shelter is struggling to provide the necessary care and attention these animals deserve.

This issue does not just impact the animals, but also our community as a whole. Animals play a significant role in our lives and provide us with companionship, comfort, and joy. It is crucial that we prioritize their welfare and ensure that they are given the best possible care.

I urge you, as our local government official responsible for animal welfare, to consider allocating more resources and support to our local animal shelters. By doing so, we can ensure that these shelters can continue their vital work in rescuing, caring for, and finding loving homes for these animals.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I hope that you will take the necessary steps to address this issue and improve the lives of animals in our community.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

im only 12 so not to many bigs words and also 5 to 6 sentece not allot

Dear [Local Government Official's Name],

I am writing to tell you about a problem in our community that I think is really important. I have noticed that our local animal shelters don't have enough support and resources. This is a problem because they need money for food, medical care, and supplies for the animals. It's not fair to the animals because they are homeless or abandoned, and the shelters are their only hope. I hope you can help by providing more support and resources to the animal shelters in our city.

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Create your plan for your community service project. Discuss your ideas for your service project with your parent or another adult. Decide how much time you can devote to your project. Determine what costs, if any, for materials you might need for your project and how you will pay that cost. Decide on a start date and a stop date for your project. Write out your plan below.

do it with the provided info my plan btw is to go help out once a week 4 times a month for a year

Plan for Community Service Project:

- Discuss ideas with parent/adult: I will talk to my parent or another adult about my plan to volunteer at an animal shelter once a week for a year. I will explain why I want to help animals and discuss how we can make it happen.

- Time commitment: I have decided to commit to volunteering once a week for 4 times a month for a year. This will allow me to regularly assist the animal shelter and make a meaningful impact.

- Material Costs: I will inquire with the animal shelter if there are any specific materials or supplies they need assistance with. If there are costs associated with these, I will discuss with my parent/adult about possible fundraising ideas or contributing with my own savings to cover the expenses.

- Start and Stop Date: I plan to start my volunteer service at the animal shelter on [start date]. I will continue to volunteer once a week for 4 times a month for a year, with the project ending on [stop date].

By following this plan and dedicating my time to helping the animals at the shelter, I hope to make a positive difference in their lives and contribute to the well-being of our community.

Find out what is being done to address the problem. For example, if the problem is too many stray dogs, you would write your letter to the part of your city government that runs the local animal shelter. What part of your local government is in charge of what you are completing your service project on? Remember this should be your local government for your community NOT state or federal government. How could you contact them? Example sentence frames: The part of my local government that is in charge of _______ is_______. I can contact them at______ (list an address or

this please and also the adress is Clay County Humane Society, 2230 Filmore St, Orange Park, FL 32065 and the goverments name is Ron deSantiss

The part of my local government that is in charge of animal shelters and animal welfare is the Clay County Humane Society. I can contact them at their address: Clay County Humane Society, 2230 Filmore St, Orange Park, FL 32065.