Community Service Basics
What is the term for a person who takes their time and their skills for the benefit of others without financial gain?
Volunteer
True or False: Writing a thank-you note to a teacher is considered an act of kindness.
True
Name 2 things you can do to help conserve water
Take shorter showers, fix leaks, turn off the water when brushing your teeth, etc.
This person won a Nobel Peace Prize for their work with civil rights in the U.S. and is celebrated on a national holiday in January.
Martin Luther King Jr.
What club at GBN focuses on community service and volunteer opportunities?
Spartan Service Club!!!
Name one popular food pantry or soup kitchen that serves communities in need.
Feed my Starving Children, Feed America, Meals on Wheels...
What is one example of a random act of kindness you can do for a classmate at school?
Hold the door open, offer help with homework, etc.
Name 3 major global issues that many service organizations are focused on fighting
Hunger, Poverty, Lack of Clean water...
Who is the Nobel Peace Prize winner known for her work in promoting education for girls in Pakistan?
Malala Yousafzai
True or False: Organizing a bake sale to raise money for charity is a type of service activity.
True
What type of service focuses on preserving and protecting the environment?
Environmental or conservation service
Name a way to help reduce loneliness in the elderly community.
Visiting a nursing home, writing letters, making phone calls
Which nonprofit organization builds homes for low-income families around the world?
Habitat for Humanity
Which famous leader and activist spent 27 years in prison for fighting against apartheid in South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
Name 2 ways students can volunteer at their school.
Tutoring, participating in a food drive, helping with events, DONATING BLOOD!...
What is the international day dedicated to promoting peace and volunteer efforts worldwide?
International Volunteer Day, December 5th
What is the term for buying coffee or a meal for the next person in line at a café or restaurant?
Paying it forward
What does your carbon footprint refer to?
The amount of greenhouse gases, mainly carbon dioxide, that are actively being produced
Who founded the Missionaries of Charity and worked with the poor in India, becoming known as a symbol of compassion?
Mother Teresa
What is one way to help reduce waste at school?
Recycling, reducing paper use, bringing lunch from home.
What does the acronym “NGO” stand for in the context of charitable organizations?
Non-Governmental Organization
What day is celebrated as “Random Acts of Kindness Day” each year?
February 17
Which international organization is known for providing humanitarian aid during emergencies, such as natural disasters or war?
Red Cross or Red Crescent
Name the actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador known for her humanitarian work with refugees.
Angelina Jolie
What 3 clubs is Spartan Service Club made up of?
Interact, Key Club, and Blessings in a Bag