GBO (Give Back Opportunities)
This chemical is released in the brain during volunteering, improving your emotional state(Hopefully).
Dopamine.
What tools serves as a game plan to reach your desired outcome?
Goal ladder
If a student is "joking or distracting," what is the internal reason why.
They are unsure and using humor to protect themselves.
What is the capital of Czechia?
Prague
When should you send a thank you note after receiving a letter of recommendation?
asap, within 24 hours
These are skills like leadership and teamwork that help you transition from one career to another.
Transferable (or Practical) skills.
These are the "evaluation metrics" used to track the progression of your skills.
Performance Goals.
When a student "shuts down" or puts their head down, it is usually because they feel one of these three things.
Overwhelmed, behind, or judged.
What country borders Monaco.
France
Name 3 things that should be included in a professional email.
Full name, contact info, thank you note, and personal address
Why do we volunteer? Name at least three benefits
1.) Good for your body
2.) Good for mental and emotional state
3.) Boosts social skills and life – network and friends
4.) Benefit professional life - skills and resume
5.) Help improve/learn a new skill
"Scheduling a time after class to ask the lead coach questions" is an example of which goal type.
a Process Goal.
What is a what is a behavior pattern?
A behavior pattern is a way someone usually reacts in certain situations, like getting quiet in groups or feeling frustrated under stress. For example (from handout):
1.) I joke or distract
2.) I get frustrated quickly
3.) I move or fidget
etc.
When planning action steps, you should focus on the "how" by asking this question three times.
"How."
When researching a company before an interview, what two specific things should you look for.
Mission and the Roles/Responsibilities.
Name at least three different ways to find GBO's
1.) AI - i.e. ChatGPT
2.) Idealist (former Volunteer Match)
3.) Engage.Points of Light.org
4.) Americorps
5.) DoSomthing.org
6.) Volunteer.gov
7.) Communiteer
8.) City Parks and Recs
What are the three steps for going above and beyond? Name two of the three
1. Learning and understanding
2. Anticipating and preparing
3. Planning action steps
Name 3 of the 5 structural components of a good AI prompt.
Role, Context, Instructions, Formatting, Boundaries.
Name 3 "Transferable Skills" you can develop through volunteering.
Leadership, Teamwork, Problem Solving, or Organization.
What are three good tips for a professional interview?
1.) Overdressed is better than underdressed
2.) Introduce yourself and shake hands confidentially
3.) Body language (i.e. smile, eye contact, etc.)
4.) You can make small talk
5.) Sit straight (don’t slouch)
6.) You can bring your resume
7.) etc. (others will be acceptable too)
When gathering information about a GBO: what type of information should you collect? Name at least three
Examples:
1.) Organization name
2.) Mission
3.) Type of volunteer role
3.) Expected impact
4.) Hour requirements
5.) Application process or link
6.) etc.
What are the three goal types? Name all three and explain what they are.
1.) Process goals
- Technique, behaviors, specific tasks that are under your control
- Process necessary to get better
2.) Performance goals
- Evaluation metrics
- Tracks progression of process skills
3.) Outcome goals
- Large goals
- Less under your control
What are AI prompt frameworks. Name two
don't need exact name, okay if they can describe it
1.) Prompt chaining
2.) Prompt perspective
3.) Prompt reasoning
4.) there are many others (did not cover in class, but okay if someone knows them)
What does STAR stand for when interviewing (not FTSV’s STAR)?
- Situation – describe the situation you were in
- Task – Explain the tasks you had to complete
- Action – Describe the specific action that you took to complete the task
- Result – Tell the results of your efforts
Interpersonal skills: when explaining to your boss a mistake or difficult situation. What can you do to show professionalism? Name at least three elements:
1.) Ask clarifying questions
2.) Get feedback
3.) Show accountability
4.) Offer specific solutions
5.) Be respectful
6.) don't throw others under the bus
7.) etc. (others will be acceptable too)