Sadly, what I envisioned as the end result of this project did not happen :(
During the planning process, I thought that many people would come. However, on the day of the event, only five people showed up. However, on the bright side we were able to cleans 4-5 classrooms. At least the the classrooms will be cleaner and tidier for a substantial period of time.
Before I did this project, I thought that at least twelve people would come since many people said that they are interested. However, a day before the event happen, volunteers unexpectedly dropping out. It is pretty sad that only five people came.
Throughout this project I had faced with a couple problems. The major problem that I had to go through was when people dropping out a day before the event happen. People sign-up because they were interested, but on the day the event happen they did not show up. About fifteen people sign-up, but only five show up. Not even half of those who sign-up show up :( It still surprised me even though I already knew that this would happen. I did not expected it to be that bad. I tried to do many things to stop this problem from occurring; however, it still happened anyway.
On the bright side, with five people, we were able to clean the classrooms. The rooms look neat, clean, and organize. The computer are clean and straighten. Trashes on the floors are gone and drawings on tabletop are vanished. I'm proud that even thought there were only five people, we were able to accomplish our goal and make our school looks cleaner and nicer. We were able to wipe all the germs out of the tables and chairs :p
With all the problems that I faced during this project, now I'm able to fix my plan for the next project. I learned that I should survey people first before doing a project. I should ask them if they are interested in it and would they come. Also, it would be a good idea to ask them to list the dates that they are free. In addition, for this project I went to each club to announced about it; however, I realized that I should also make posters and flyers. In order to make the next project successful, I need to do a better job at advertising.
What I should work on for next time is to be more outgoing. Don't feel reluctant with talking to different people. I still have a lot to work on to become a better leader. I need to know how to grab people attention. I need to inspire and get others excited about what I'm doing. I should be more involve and outgoing. By talking to people, I can complete my project successfully. In addition, I should make the event more interesting so that people would come.
For this project, Anthea was the only one who help. As a partner, we did pretty well. We were able to go through all the clubs to advertise this event.
I haven't finalize my idea for my next project yet. Some of the things that I am consider doing right now helping out the Highline Food Banks and volunteer at the library (individually--only me).
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