Volunteerism
Another word for volunteering
Helping others, being kind, being nice
You need this to complete a task
attention span or staying focused.
What are the names of all three teachers in here?
Mr. Rudd, Mrs. Rangel, and Ms. Sanchez
Suzie gets an allowance to feed her pets and clean her room. Is she volunteering? Why or why not?
No. Suzie is doing chores and gets paid.
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a learning disability that involves difficulty reading, writing, and delayed speaking.
Where to list your volunteer experiences.
a resume
You use this skill when you find out what someone is interested in.
Social Skills/ Communication Skills
What movie comes out tomorrow?
Transformer One
What are some benefits that come from volunteering?
Decrease loneliness
Making connections
Feeling good about yourself
Improve mental and physical health
Learn new skills
Many more!
Name two celebrities who were diagnosed with dyslexia.
Tom Cruise, Jennifer Aniston, Channing Tatum, Whoopi Goldberg, and more.
What age do you have to be to volunteer?
Volunteering can be done at any age.
This skill is important when you want to meet new people that may be able to help you in the future.
Networking skills.
Which branch of the U.S. armed forces used the slogan, “It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure”?
The Navy
How can you find volunteer opportunities?
Google search, flyers, go around and ask businesses, social media, etc.
Change these to people-first language
Disabled person
Wheelchair-bound person
A diabetic
Person who is disabled
Person who uses a wheelchair
A person with diabetes
Answers vary
When you volunteer you contribute to?
Contribute to society/ community.
You use this skill when you help a peer to get a task done.
teamwork or leadership skills.
What 1997 movie features Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones as undercover secret agents who police extraterrestrials?
Men in Black
Elizabeth is interning at SA Hope Center and gets a stipend every semester. Is she volunteering? Why or why not?
No. Interning and volunteering are not the same. Interning is a learning experience that is sometimes required by education programs. She also gets a stipend which means she is getting paid.
Why is it important to use person-first language?
It's respectful and puts the person first. The disability does not define the person.
A word that starts with 'A' is when you help others who are in need.
Assist
When you feel good about yourself after helping others.
You build your self-esteem
How many moons does Neptune have?
8th: What is Mr. Valdez's favorite NFL team?
14
The Cowboys...jk
The Texans
Jessica just gathered all her Summer clothes that she no longer wears. She is going to take it and donate it to the Salvation Army. Is she volunteering? Why or why not?
Although, donating and volunteering are not the same, donating items can still be seen as volunteering.
1. It takes time to gather clothes and take it to the store.
2. She is helping the mission of the Salvation Army. "...to meet human needs..."
What accommodation can a person who is hard of hearing benefit from?
Hearing aids
Captioning
Sign language interpreters
Note takers
Preferential seating (sitting in the front)