Community Service 101: Learning Peace Through Volunteerism
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? In this class, you will learn how to be a productive volunteer in your neighborhood.
Sedona Sol Joyful Kids Yoga
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(47)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? In this class, you will learn how to be a productive volunteer in your neighborhood. There are organizations in need all around! Homeless shelters. Animal humane societies. Nursing homes with elders. These are just a few examples of places that need YOU! Yes, YOU! Topics to be covered in the class include but are not limited to the following: the value of community service and service-learning, the statistics of volunteerism in the United States, proper etiquette for seeking volunteer opportunities in your city, and how to build long-term relationships with service organizations. In this four-week course, students will be assigned to volunteer four hours at a local nonprofit organization and present their experiences. The true transformation will take place in the heart and mind. Week 1 Topic & Activity: Why community service is valuable? Students will learn about the foundations of community service and why society depends on the giving hearts of the community. Students will examine the satisfaction and internal fulfillment of giving to others that many long-term volunteers experience as a profound effect of community service. Students will watch first-hand accounts of volunteers and their explanations of kindness. Week 2 Topic: & Activity Where should I volunteer? Students will examine various non-profit organizations and volunteer opportunities. Students will also take a personality test to select a volunteer organization that perfectly matches his/her personality and life goals. Week 3 Topic & Activity: What is appropriate etiquette for volunteering? Students will be given tips on how to make a great first impression as a volunteer. Students will practice communication skills and review various tasks that may come up as part of volunteer duties, like sweeping or collecting trash. Week 4 Topic & Activity: Presentations & Certificate of Completion. Students will be given time to work on their Google Slides presentations. Students will present their experiences. Each student will be given a certificate of completion.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to do the following:
1) Learn about community service and volunteerism.
2) Learn about nonprofit organizations that need help.
3) Volunteer four hours at a nonprofit organization.
4) Present experiences as a volunteer.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Depending on the nonprofit organization and the age of the student, parental guidance is suggested while doing community service. Virtual options of community service will be suggested.
Supply List
Community Service 101: Finding Peace Through Volunteerism Handouts will be provided.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
47reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Sedona Sol Joyful Kids Yoga provides yoga, peace, and mindfulness instruction to children. Sedona Sol Joyful Kids Yoga partners with Outschool.com and schools in Arizona to provide high-quality children's yoga classes. Since March of 2020, Sedona Sol Joyful Kids Yoga has been on Outschool.com. We have taught 81 classes and have received 46 positive reviews from happy parents! It has been a joy to "think outside the box" and create fun online content for kids!
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"Excellent teacher! Encouraging, skilled, highly trained, very prepared, and nurturing teacher. Awesome content. The class spans social studies, SEL, literacy, early math content all in 1 engaging lesson."
"Fabulous! Warm, skilled, organized, experienced teacher. My daughter loved it! Interactive and engaging. Can't recommend highly enough."
"We had such a great experience today with Ms. Ana! She was so good at keeping the kiddos engaged while teaching them about the life and art of Frida Kahlo! She was kind, patient and really made all the children feel welcome. Classes like this are so important when we are so reliant on virtual learning, and we will continue to take more classes in the future."
Reviews
Live Group Class
$54
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
8-12 learners per class
