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Martin Genter · Renaissance AcademyField guide 05 / Citizenship

The Civic Service Canvas

Turn concern for a community into one bounded act of useful service.

Name / date: ____________________________________

  1. What is the problem?
  2. Who experiences it directly?
  3. What do they say they need?
  4. What institution already owns part of the problem?
  5. What can I actually influence in 14 days?
  6. What would useful proof look like?
  7. What must not be promised?

Choose the smallest useful action. Define the people, permission, and follow-through it needs.