Operation Christmas Drop

Operation Christmas Drop

Operation Christmas Drop (OCD) is the longest running Humanitarian mission in the world, with beginnings in 1952. This is the 72nd year of this now multi-national event and is expected to provide much needed food and other necessities to over 58 islands in the Pacific region. We collect and deliver sustainable goods, food, supplies, educational materials, and toys to islanders throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau.For additional information, please visit: https://www.operationchristmasdrop.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/Christmasdrop.

Operation Christmas Drop (OCD) provides our brothers and sisters in the outer islands of Micronesia needed essential supplies, food, clothing and other materials to pacific island nations. The OCD team collects, sorts, inventories and delivers these sustainable goods.  Volunteer opportunities would consist of assisting with food drives at local businesses or assisting in inventory and sorting of collected goods.

Preparation Instruction:
  1. *Research Micronesia and familiarize yourself with the maps of Micronesia.

*Base access forms will need to be filled out to gain entrance to Andersen AFB. These can be coordinated by reaching out to OCD on their Facebook page or email at: Christmasdroporganization@gmail.com.

*Students must be in good mental, emotional and social health and be able to function in a group setting in a positive and cooperative manner that displays tolerance and respect for themselves and others. Appropriate attire includes: a t-shirt, comfortable bottoms, socks, and closed-toe shoes. It is also recommended to bring a water bottle, and a bag to hold all personal items.


Activity Instruction:
Set up base access and coordinate schedule
Arrive on time and prepared

Students will participate in a variety of food and donated goods collection
sorting and inventory services
These services include sorting and packaging like materials, greeting and interacting with customers, assisting with donation efforts. In addition, messages and art may be drawn on the packages at times.  

 

Reflection Instruction:
It is a humanitarian effort to help the neighboring islands by the drops providing sustainable goods such as fishing equipment, food, rice, coolers, water filtration, scuba equipment, etc. to those that do not have easy access.

Each students’ volunteer reflection should answer 5 or more of the following questions:

Who did my project serve?

What activities did I participate in?

Where was this service-learning project location(s)?

What obstacles did I have face during my service-learning project?

How did I overcome them?

What community need was served by our service-learning project?

How did this project affect me?


Learning Standards/Objectives:
Humanitarian efforts and partnering with multiple nations for a humanitarian lift.  Objectives to meet include but are not limited to organizational assistance, public speaking, social interactions, and many more.  Children will learn to work in an environment cohesive with collaborative efforts of all ages.

Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and resources to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, t o support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Topics: Communicate and Collaborate To Learn With Others. Develop Cultural Understanding and Global Awareness by Engaging With Learners of Many Cultures

Standard 4: Digital Citizenship Students demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology to communicate or create a product. Topics: Practice Personal Safety. Demonstrate Ethical and Appropriate Use of Information and Technology.

Describe the effects of World War II on the home front, including the following: • How the U.S. mobilized its economic, human, and military resources • The contributions of women and minorities to the war effort • The internment of Japanese Americans during the war • The role of media and communications in the war effort • The U.S. liberation of Guam

HIGH SCHOOL: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
AG.4.1 Analyze political cartoons, political advertisements, pictures, and other graphic media concerning American government and civics.
AG.4.2 Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in American government and civics.
AG.4.3 Evaluate information about American government and civics for accuracy, separating fact from opinion.
AG.4.4 Use a decision-making model that identifies a problem in American government and/or civics, weigh the expected costs and benefits and possible consequences of proposed solutions.
AG.4.5 Select and defend positions about American government and civics in writing, discussion, and debate.

 

CONTACT PERSON DETAILS

  Name: Theresa Buck
 Phone: 671-682-8524
  Email: OCDpresident@gmail.com
Organization/Agency/Business Name: Operation Christmas Drop
  •  

  • Facebook
  • Facebook
  • Facebook
  • Facebook
  • Facebook