Volunteering
Define Volunteer.
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.
Define "job"
a task or piece of work, especially one that is paid.
Define respect.
to demonstrate “high regard” for or special attention to something or someone.
Name the 3 post-secondary schools in Calgary.
University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, SAIT, AUarts, Bow Valley College.
What is a reason why you would go to post secondary?
Learn more about the field, requirement for the job, specialize in that subject etc.
Name 3 traits that would help you in volunteering.
Kindness, empathy, willingness to learn, passion, personable, etc.,
What is a pro of working while at school?
Paid while in school, experience, networking, develop skills
What happens if you are not treating others with respect (including staff and volunteers)
Judges will decide if answer is appropriate
What do you need to apply for post secondary?
Course requirements, grade requirements, portfolio, interview etc
What is a scholarship?
a grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.
How can you volunteer as a Youth Leader/Alumni Paricipant?
The grade 6 programs and special events.
How can you learn about a career/ field of work?
Volunteer, ask adults, social media, Google, cold calling/ cold emailing
What is the "Golden Rule"?
Treat others as you would like to be treated.
This term refers to when students attend university after high school, but not immediately, instead taking time off before beginning.
A gap year
What else can you do besides get a bachelor program after highschool?
Get a diploma, get a certificate, work etc.
Name 3 organizations that you can volunteer at in Calgary (as a teenager).
YMCA, Library, The City of Calgary (14), Alberta Health Services (13-14), etc.,
What do you need before you apply for a job?
Have a resume, know what are the requirements (skills/ education) , keep in mind references
What are our 4 core values?
Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Caring (inclusivity).
What is the difference between a Bachelors degree and a masters degree?
A bachelor's degree is an undergraduate degree, while a master's degree is a graduate degree. You need a bachelors degree to enroll in a masters program.
What is a pro and con of studying outside of Calgary?
Pro: experience, challenge yourself, get into a program that is not offered in Calgary, learn a new language etc.
Con: expensive, can get lonely, new experience, might not like the school/place
Share a story about how a volunteer helped or made an impact on you. (doesn't have to be at the Y)
Judges decide
What is a career/job you are interested in and why?
Judges decide if answer is appropriate
Why is it important to show respect to others, even if they are different from us?
We are all human and deserve to be treated as such. We can learn from different perspectives.
The yearly fee students pay to attend university, not including living expenses or other costs, is called this.
Tuition.
What is co-ed experience or practicum?
Alternating work and study terms: Students alternate between work/ practical experience in their field and academic study