Some Characteristics of the BMSIT-Avalahalli SSP
1. Use of existing frameworks: The BMSIT SSP did not require any new networks to be built. It made use of already existing infrastructure and networks.
2. Participation of the youth: The students of BMSIT are in the age group of 18 – 21 years. This group of people in India today, it can be believed, are a highly inspired lot. They are aware of their surroundings and care for the society. This can be seen in the overwhelming response in BMSIT to this project.
3. Decentralization: Although this idea is a Melton Foundation initiative, the participants of BMSIT have the freedom of deciding how to go about the teaching. This aspect of the SSP has worked very well and it can be observed that YOUTH + CHILDREN = INSPIRED INDIVIDUALS
4. Win-Win situation: The BMSIT model is a very good example of a win-win situation. Both sides of this SSP, the giver and the receiver, are happy and satisfied.
5. Potential for innovative expansion: BMSIT and the Avalahalli government school have slowly built up their relationship and this gives room for innovative new ventures. For example, BMSIT has agreed to donate a computer to the school. There can be many more such new ideas coming up with time.
6. Not too demanding on participants[1]: This is the most important aspect of the BMSIT SSP. The participants spend only 2 hours per week. This has assured active participation and has also avoided the traditional image of social service - that of having to sacrifice a great deal of one’s personal life to work for the society.
[1] This is the single most important factor that has enabled the success of the BMSIT-Avalahalli SSP. Participants have their regular set of commitments like academics, hobbies etc. and would have otherwise refused to participate if it was too demanding on them.
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