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

https://animoto.com/play/9wTAWNeVNdvj0x1JdDcBSA

86%

• f 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

Community Service

• Provides volunteer
• pportunities that

benefit the wider community Service Learning

• Places education at its core - connects to

curriculum

• Links service to subject matter through

reflection and appropriate assignments

• Encourages students to remain connected

to the community and empathize with 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

• rganizations on your

campus?

Questions????