Title: (Optional) Describe how volunteerism develops and sustains community resources.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-9) > Section: Managing Career, Community, and Family Connections

Description should include

- work-based learning experiences (e.g., service learning)
- a listing of volunteer roles available in the community
- how volunteerism helps communities
- how individual, family, and community costs are reduced by volunteer services
- a listing of personal benefits to be gained from volunteer activities (e.g., personal growth, professional references, future employment opportunities).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are some volunteer programs that provide community assistance?
- How will you benefit from volunteering in your community?
- Why is dependability an important quality in a volunteer?

Communication

- How can communities use technology to communicate with citizens and organize volunteers?
- How can you publicize a volunteer project to involve others?

Leadership

- What responsibilities are associated with volunteering?
- How do leaders prioritize community needs?
- How does volunteer work improve your leadership skills?
- How can you organize a volunteer program?
- How would you find volunteer opportunities in your school?

Management

- What resources do you need to volunteer for community service?
- What attributes are needed to sustain community resources needed for community volunteerism?