Title: Describe how volunteerism develops and sustains community resources.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-18) > Section: Managing Career, Community, and Family Connections

Description should include

- work-based learning experiences (e.g., service learning)
- volunteer roles available in the community
- ways that volunteerism helps communities (e.g., how volunteer services reduce individual, family, and community costs)
- personal benefits gained from volunteer activities (e.g., personal growth, professional references, future employment opportunities).

Teacher Resource:

Community Service, FCCLA National Program (available in the FCCLA portal)

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why are volunteers not paid?
- How will you benefit from volunteering in your community?

Communication

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

Leadership

- How does volunteer work improve your leadership skills?
- How would you find volunteer opportunities in your school?

Management

- What responsibilities are associated with volunteering?
- How are community resources sustained?