Pollution, endangering wildlife, spread disease, etc.
Name 3 different retail/service workers that we often interact with?
Cashiers, sales associates, waiters, baristas, delivery person, custodians, etc
Name 3 different chores that you can voluntarily do around the house that you can do to help.
Clean your own mess (clothes, toys, etc)/help your siblings with their mess, offer cooking assistance, wash dishes, take out trash, etc
If the bus is crowded and people are standing up, should you stay in the front or in the back?
Walk towards the back of the bus to make room for more people.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO
A friend opens up to you about struggling with a certain subject.
Offer to help, or point them to someone who can help them.
What are the differences between the green, blue, and black bins?
Green: Organic and food waste
Blue: Recycling
Black: Garbage
WHAT WOULD YOU DO
You're out shopping, and you notice that the store you went into has a lot of their clothes piled around and unfolded.
Help fold the clothes, don't add on to the mess.
Name me 3 different things you can do around the neighborhood/for your neighbors to help the community.
Don't leave your toys on the lawn, shovel the sidewalk if it gets too dirty, invite neighbor kids to play with you, be mindful about noise at night, neighbor gifts (baking goods, making lemonade, etc), pick up any trash on the ground around your neighbourhood, etc
What are 3 etiquettes while on the train/bus?
Don't be noisy, say thank you, no running or jumping, don't leave trash on transit, etc
WHAT WOULD YOU DO
You notice that a friend is feeling a bit down and quieter than usual.
Talk and listen to them, offer food, hang out with them, give them space, etc
Why is it important that we are mindful of properly disposing of our trash/recyclables/compost?
It helps reduce the number of recyclables in landfills, helps with air and water quality, and helps to properly keep our community clean.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO
You’re shopping with your friends and notice that they don’t have anymore money to buy food.
You can offer to buy something for them, share your food.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO
You see that there's a lot of mess around the house, but everyone is out, busy, or very tired.
Take the initiative and help clean the mess
WHAT WOULD YOU DO
You see someone who needs a seat (elderly, someone with a child, with a disability, etc.) enter a busy bus with no seats available.
Move to a new seat to give them a seat/extra space, move your belongings out of the way if you have any, help them out of the bus if needed, etc.
What are 3 different ways you can serve at Cornerstone?
Share the video game consoles, invite others to play a board game or do an activity with you, listen during program/homework, give compliments to each other, clean up after yourself, etc.
Name 2 things that you can't put in each of the bins and 2 items that you can.
Can't (Blue): Toys, clothes, dirty plastics, Styrofoam, any metals, electronics, etc.
Can (Blue): Paper, cardboard, bottles, stretchy plastics, containers made out of tin, etc.
Can't (Black): Electronics, clothes, food, hazardous materials, furniture, etc
Can (Black): Used packaging, foam, personal hygiene, non-recyclable plastics, etc
Can't (Green): Packaging, personal hygiene, fabric, etc
Can (Green): Food scraps, paper for food (paper plates, paper towels, etc), yard waste, pet waste, etc.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Your friends are fooling around at a store, causing mess and noise.
Tell to them to stop and to be respectful, work as a team to clean up any mess being made, apologize for being loud customers.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO
You notice that you need to start decluttering some of the things you own (clothes, old toys, books, etc).
You can donate it to different facilities, hold a yard sale, ask if any of your family or friends would like it, etc.
Name 3 different etiquettes when you're waiting for the bus/train.
Let people off first, if there's someone with a disability/stroller/elder let them go in first and maybe even help them out if needed, follow the rules by staying behind the yellow line, don't fool around at the waiting stops as there might be people around you
Name 3 different places that you can volunteer at.
Your school, drop-in centers, senior homes, libraries, community garden, etc.
Name me 5 things that you can do to help with trash and waste.
Pick up litter that you see on the ground, use a reusable water bottle, reduce use of plastic, recycle properly, compost food, use bins properly, etc.
What are 5 different things you should be mindful about when going into service industries such as a store or restaurant?
Being kind, inside voice and not shouting, follow any rules that are placed, keep the place clean, patience, etc.
Give me 4 ways you can serve at home outside of doing chores.
Spend time together, cook dinner, give gifts, give affirmations, etc
Why do we need to be mindful about being respectful and serving on public transportation?
Taking transit means sharing a small space so it is important that all riders treat each other with both courtesy and respect. This covers everything from bus stops to train stations to the actual vehicles. No one wants to be around rowdy and noisy people.
Why is it important that we serve in multiple aspects in our lives (big or small)?
Not only does it make the community a better and positive environment, but it can also positively effect the way that we feel, boosting our sense of self, happiness, and strengthening the relationships we have.