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Understand the value of volunteering by giving your time and talent to help others in the community. Explore why volunteering is important, how it benefits you and your community, and where you can get involved. Discover various opportunities, from school clubs to senior centers, and ensure to complete necessary paperwork before starting your service hours. Make a difference and gain valuable experience with this comprehensive guide.
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Medical Academy Dedicated to Community Service School Year 2010-2011
What is Volunteering? • Giving of ones time and talent, by choice, to help others in the community. • No monetary compensation, grade, or academic credit • Wanting to help others and make a difference
Why Volunteer? • Helping others • Giving back to your community • School related benefits: Bright Futures Superintendant’s Diploma of Distinction Walking in White Scholarships Awards
Where should I volunteer? Select a location that meets an identified community service with a public, non-profit agency. The agency should provide a safe, supervised environment and a volunteer job description The duties should be meaningful and provide a service to the community You and your parent/guardian are solely responsible for selecting a community service location
Start Looking! • At school: Clubs, peer tutoring, school events • Church youth programs • City Libraries • Senior Centers • Health Fairs • Youth Organizations • BFMC
Paperwork is important! Youth Partnership agreement MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU START YOUR HOURS!!! Youth Partnership Program Sign in Sheet Youth Partnership Program Student/Parent Guidelines VIPS tips for Student Volunteers booklet