Developing a Student Who C.A.R.E.S. Debbie Christiansen, Blair - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Developing a Student Who C.A.R.E.S. Debbie Christiansen, Blair Hawley, & Mary Keever Westchester Country Day School

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86% of the world’s cultures believe volunteering promotes well-being. http://www.learningtogive.org/sites/default/files/Science_of_Giving_-_Stats_edits_(2)%20(1).pdf

Community Service vs. Service Learning Service Learning Places education at its core - connects to ● curriculum Community Service Links service to subject matter through ● ● Provides volunteer reflection and appropriate assignments opportunities that Encourages students to remain connected ● benefit the wider to the community and empathize with community community members in need (youth leadership) Helps foster a sense of caring for others ● ● Helps develop community partnerships (reciprocal relationships - learning from the community partner and leaving something for them)

How did we get to where we are with service learning?

This year with C.A.R.E.S. Crews... ● Monday, September 11th - Hometown Heroes ● Friday, October 6th - Breakfast with Buddies (Blue-White Spirit Day) ● Friday, November 17th - Giving Thanks ● Friday, December 8th - Breakfast with Buddies ● Friday, February 9th - Breakfast with Buddies ● February 11th-17th - Random Acts of Kindness Week ● Thursday, February, 22nd - Change for Change Kick-Off

How can students volunteer in your classroom this year? Jot Thoughts C.A.T. Program sign up spreadsheet (Student) C.A.T. Program sign up spreadsheet (Faculty)

How can you help local organizations on your campus?

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