Secret Service Helpers
Think about the President’s Secret Service, who they are and what job they do. (Your teacher will be helpful in assisting you to find a "link" for the information!) Why do you think we call them "secret"?

Remember: Some people do nice things just to show off and make people think they are nice. But the best people do things for others just because they want to — they don’t expect anything in return and they’re not even concerned if anyone notices who did the good deed.

Now let’s pretend you all are a Secret Service team on the lookout to protect and serve others who are in need. Remember that because we are a “secret service,” we do our service without looking for rewards.

Think about who could use your help, then carry out the project without looking for recognition. Your project might be removing trash from a littered parking lot, baking cookies together for nursing home residents, cleaning an elderly woman’s yard for her or collecting toys and clothes to give to a local shelter. Such activities might be incorporated into an existing community service program or you might carry out your activities independently. You may want to make badges that say “Secret Service” on them and wear sunglasses or simple disguises for fun while serving the community as a “Secret Service” team.

After you decide upon your activity, discuss with the teacher and other students for ideas on how to get started!