University of Technology, Jamaica Community Service Programme 1001 (Csp1001) Reflection #1
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Debbie DebzUNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMME 1001 (CSP1001)
REFLECTION #1
NAME: DEBBIE-ANN MCKENZIE ID NO.: 1102345
Vision 2030 and the community
When I think of volunteerism I think of an act of kindness. Me being willing to provide a
service that is not required nor an obligation, not volunteering for the pursuit of a monetary
prize or recognition. I volunteer because I understand that I am helping and I believe that I
am capable of inciting change and making progress in some way, large or small; I am capable
of doing good.
Of the four (4) goals, I think the two (2) that are most closely linked to community
service/volunteerism are goals 1 (Jamaicans are empowered to achieve their fullest potential)
and 4 (Jamaica has a healthy natural Environment).
These two (2) goals, demonstrate and promotes how good hygiene can influence one to keep
their surroundings clean. Volunteers can promote healthy living and protection of the
environment by hosting educational seminars, posters and other medium in the organization
that they are volunteering in. In keeping with the Vision 2030 National Development Plan
of Jamaica, these methods would educate individuals on issues such as proper hygiene,
garbage disposal, recycling and reforestation which will aide individuals in achieving their
fullest potential of living in a clean, beautiful and healthy environment.
I am currently volunteering at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre where I deal with
patients with spinal cord injuries due mainly to motor vehicle accidents, Stroke victims and
children with congenital limb weakness/deformities. These individual all have dreams and
goals to accomplish regardless of their disabilities. It is my ambition to assist these
individuals on the path to success. The following methods are some of the ways I can
contribute to achieve Goal 1 through community service:
Encourage these individuals that they are capable of becoming productive, self-
sufficient, and useful members of society.
Reiterate the need of family support, access to specialist rehabilitative health care and
society acceptance and recognition to enhance a successful rehabilitation process.
Teach them about proper hygiene and caring for the surroundings
Promote positive values such as proper manners; excuse me, thank you, you’re
welcome, please and so on.
These simple but vital methods can contribute to achieving the goals of Vision 2030 through
community service.