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(Fact or Myth)
(Fact or Myth)
Volunteering always takes up too much time to fit into a student schedule.
Myth — Many volunteer roles are flexible, including one-time or occasional events.
True or False: A smile and conversation can be just as valuable to a senior as helping with tasks.
True — Companionship is one of the most meaningful forms of volunteering.
True or False: Care homes only provide medical support.
False — They also provide social, emotional, and recreational support.
True or False: Next Generation is a student-led volunteer club at MacEwan University.
True
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I
A Candle
Seniors in care homes often enjoy having students visit just to talk and spend time with them.
Fact — Companionship and conversation are some of the most meaningful contributions students can give.
What is one simple activity volunteers can do to brighten a senior’s day?
Things like reading aloud, playing cards, making crafts, or just listening to stories.
Besides medical staff, who often plays a big role in improving the quality of life for residents in care homes?
Volunteers — through companionship, activities, and emotional support
Fun Fact: Next Generation started with just a few students who believed this could make a difference. What was it?
Small acts of kindness
What has hands but can’t clap?
A Clock
Volunteering can help you develop leadership and communication skills that are useful in your future career.
Fact — Volunteering builds teamwork, leadership, empathy, and professional skills that transfer to any career path.
Volunteers help reduce this common feeling among seniors in care homes.
Loneliness or social isolation.
This Edmonton hospital is known for continuing care and palliative support.
Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre (EGCCC).
This tasty event is both a fundraiser and a way to connect with students on campus.
The Bake Sale
The more of me you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
A Footstep
You need to have previous experience to become a volunteer in hospitals or care homes.
Myth — Most volunteer roles provide training, and students are welcome even without prior experience.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of volunteering?
A) Building leadership skills
B) Improving mental health
C) Guaranteed payment
D) Making community connections
C) Guaranteed payment
Which group of people do care homes and continuing care centres mainly serve? (there's twoish three but Ill give you full point if you say at least two)
Seniors and individuals who can no longer live independently or who need ongoing medical support.
One of the first events hosted by Next Generation and Mindful Moments - Dementia Support Club this year is about creating something to bring joy to seniors. What is it?
Fall Card-Making
I’m always in front of you but can’t be seen. What am I?
The Future
Volunteering only benefits the people receiving help, not the volunteers themselves.
Myth — Volunteering also benefits the volunteers by building skills, boosting mental health, creating connections, and providing experience for future careers.
Volunteering has been linked to longer life expectancy. Fact or Myth?
Fact — Studies show volunteering is associated with better health and longer lifespan
Name two types of care that volunteers may be connected to in hospitals and care homes.
long-term care, palliative care, rehabilitation, complex continuing care.
Besides hospitals and care homes, name two type of community group or setting Next Generation hopes to expand into in the future.
Community centers, schools (mentorship/volunteering with kids), charities/non-profits, or broader Edmonton community outreach
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I
An Echo