Volunteering
How can people help at an animal shelter?
People can read to animals, take dogs for walks, feed the animals, or help clean up.
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These charities take care of animals that are hurt, lost, or don’t have homes.
What is an example of a creative fundraiser?
(Hint: Creative fundraising usually involves making a craft)
I can make art to sell at a charity event.
I can make a bracelet to sell at a craft show.
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What is a good?
A good is a product we can see, touch, and own.
What is supply?
How much is available.
How can volunteers help at a food bank?
Volunteers can help organize food, delivery groceries, or help collect donations.
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How do Helping Children charities make a difference in the world?
These charities focus on kids. They might help children go to school, stay healthy, or feel safe.
What is an example of a performance or event fundraiser?
I can sell tickets for a charity concert.
I can invite people for a charity dance.
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What is a service?
A service is an action someone does for something else.
What is demand?
How much of something people want.
How can volunteers help nature?
Volunteers can help clean a beach, plant trees, or take care of a community garden.
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These charities help people who don’t have enough food, homes, or clothes.
What is an example of an activity-based fundraiser?
I can host a board game contest.
I can sponsor someone in a jump rope challenge.
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What are three examples of a good?
Book, pencil, car, shoes, desk...
What is a producer?
The person who makes a good or provides a service.
How can volunteers help children in their community?
Volunteers can help teach children new skills, gather donations, or raise money.
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How do Health Charities make a difference in the world?
These charities help people who are sick and try to find cures for diseases.
I can host a bake sale.
I can open a lemonade stand.
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What are three examples of a service?
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Haircut, lesson, car ride, protection.
What is a consumer?
The person who buys a good or service.
How can volunteers help communities abroad?
Voluntourism is a way of helping other abroad. You might join a Relief charity to help with a natural disaster or help plant trees.
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How do Disaster Relief Charities make a difference in the world?
These charities help people after emergencies like earthquakes, floods, or fires.
What is an example of a community event fundraiser?
I can take care of pets for neighbors.
I can sell thank you cards.
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Give an example of a community member who provides a service and a community member who sells goods.
A police officer provides a service.
A baker sells goods.
What affects the price of a good or service?
Supply and demand change the price of a good or service.